Swiss Group for Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) form a large class of genetic diseases. In most of the disorders, problems arise due to accumulation of substances which are toxic or interfere with normal function, or to the effects of reduced ability to synthesize essential compounds.

The Swiss Group for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SGIEM) networks professionals involved in the diagnosis and clinical follow-up of patients in whom an innate metabolic error (ADR) is suspected or proven. Our professional association includes physicians, dieticians, biochemists, biologists, psychologists, geneticists… working directly with patients and/or active in ADR research.

• In November 2021, kosek formally recognised 4 sites of the Swiss Reference Centre for Rare Metabolic Diseases for Switzerland. See media release on kosek website: https://www.kosekschweiz.ch/ueber-kosek/medien
• In the course of establishing the reference centre, the SGIEM has also further structured the care network for rare metabolic diseases and designated 2 associated centres and 11 care sites.
• List and contact addresses of the reference centres, associated centres and care locations