We are pleased to announce the election of PD Dr. Christian Kahlert from St. Gallen as the new President of the PIGS. The election took place on June 4, 2025. We are confident that Christian will successfully continue the efforts of the previous president, Prof. Ulrich Heininger from Basel, in positioning PIGS as an active, agile, and strong society.

At the same time, we would like to sincerely thank Uli for his commitment and dedication over the past eight years—years that were particularly challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the iGAS outbreak.

Congratulations to Christian on his new role. We look forward to an exciting chapter ahead.