News 2024/04/30 Top Stories from Western Switzerland (April 2024) From biotech breakthroughs and the transformation of clinical trials to advancements in eco-friendly materials and renewable energy initiatives, ...
News 2024/04/23 Swibrace advances to clinical phase with innovative 3D-printed wrist braces Swibrace, in partnership with the Inselspital in Bern, moves its customized wrist braces into clinical phase, enhancing fracture treatment throug...
News 2024/04/17 Addex Therapeutics launches spin-off Neurosterix in Geneva with USD 63 million investment Geneva's Addex Therapeutics has teamed up with Perceptive Advisors to launch spin-off Neurosterix, a new player in neurology-focused drug develop...
News 2024/03/20 Spineart raises CHF 20 million to push the boundaries of spinal surgery Spineart, the Geneva-based pioneer in spinal surgery innovations, has successfully secured over CHF 20 million in convertible financing.
News 2024/02/29 Top Stories from Western Switzerland (February 2024) From significant strides in semiconductor innovation and breakthroughs in medical research to strategic advancements in fintech and medtech secto...
News 2024/03/06 Aktiia secures CHF 27 million to combat global hypertension crisis Aktiia, a pioneering Neuchâtel-based start-up specializing in cuffless blood pressure monitoring, has announced a significant financial milestone...
News 2024/01/30 Top Stories from Western Switzerland (January 2024) From groundbreaking advancements in agrifood and robotics to strategic economic reforms and pioneering research in space and medicine, discover W...
News 2024/02/14 University of Fribourg discovers drug to combat age-related neuroinflammation Scientists at the University of Fribourg have uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism that could significantly mitigate age-related neuroinflammatio...
News 2024/02/06 QUMEA secures investment of 9 million Swiss francs QUMEA has raised funding of 9 million Swiss francs as part of an oversubscribed Series A financing round. With this fresh capital, the digital he...
News 2024/01/10 The remarkable chemical-pharmaceutical industry in the canton of Valais For decades, the canton of Valais has cultivated a reputation for excellence in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, combining innovation ...
News 2024/01/09 Molecular Partners and Orano Med announce strategic partnership Molecular Partners and Orano Med are joining forces for the development of protein drugs known as DARPin therapeutics. The radioactive payloads o...
News 2023/12/19 Top Stories from Western Switzerland (October-December 2023) From achieving top rankings in global innovation to making significant advancements in healthcare and technology, discover Western Switzerland's ...
News 2023/12/15 OST showcases robots to assist older people The Institute for Ageing Research (IAF) at OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences has launched a website that showcases the app...
News 2023/10/27 Roche uses artificial intelligence for cancer diagnosis Roche is teaming up with Ibex Medical Analytics and Amazon Web Services in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to help patholo...
News 2023/12/04 Bern University of Applied Sciences launches the Institute for Patient-Centered Digital Health The Bern University of Applied Sciences is set to enhance its foothold in medical informatics with the establishment of a new institute dedicated...
News 2023/12/04 Scientists develop game to support rehab from cruciate injuries Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) have developed the movement game ExerUp for rehab exercises...
News 2023/11/29 Meditron, EPFL’s new Large Language Model for medical knowledge EPFL researchers have unveiled Meditron, a groundbreaking open-source Large Language Model (LLM) specifically tailored for the medical field.
News 2023/11/29 Western Switzerland medtech start-ups embark on human trials Medtech start-ups from Western Switzerland are making significant strides in healthcare, bringing forth innovative solutions for critical medical...