From 2011 to 2024, Hochschulmedizin Zürich (HMZ) promoted cooperation between the two Universities and University Hospitals in Research and Education at the interface between basic biomedical sciences, natural sciences, engineering sciences, clinical research and medical care.

The simple partnership was dissolved at the end of 2024 and transferred to new structures. The strategic collaboration is bundled in the University Medicine Zurich (UMZH) network.

Most of the HMZ's Flagship Projects will continue, some of which have been transferred to the UMZH and/or are being further developed as part of The Loop Zurich projects.