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FHNW School of Life Sciences hosts 5th edition of the Biointerfaces International Conference

First edition of the European Healthy Soils Conference highlights obstacles and opportunities

During her stay at the Fundación Instituto Leloir in Buenos Aires, between March and June 2023, Laura was part of the Group around Eduardo Castaño and Laura Morelli investigating brain aging and neurodegeneration, with a research focus on cellular events related to Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, Laura was able to participate as a presenter and as an attendee at the institutional research seminars, where she made contact with top-class researchers from Argentina and abroad.

It was a roaring success - the 5th Swiss Symposium on Point-of-Care-Diagnostics that we were honored to host here at FHNW Campus Muttenz a few days ago. Not only did the event provide academic researchers, industry and clinicians a chance to connect – it was also an incredible opportunity for FHNW School of Life Sciences students to gain insights into the latest trends and technologies at a leading national conference.

Dr. Eriberto Natali has been working in Enkelejda Miho's research team at the FHNW School of Life Sciences for three years; he is using artificial intelligence to search for antibodies that protect against dengue virus.

Michael Thomann’s team is using online sensors and modelling to exploit existing wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure.

A tool developed by Miriam Langer’s team is helping industry better answer this question.

Maryna Peter and her project team are preventing disease through handwashing technology, behavioural science, effective management and long-term relationships.

Markus Lenz's team is ensuring sustainability of new photovoltaic materials

Thomas Gross and his project team is combining biochar and compost to rehabilitate degraded soils.

In 2024, Simon Kraft immersed himself in a new research environment at Politecnico di Milano for his bachelor's thesis.

In 2023, Bastien Vallat took the opportunity to do a double degree in Italy and spent one additional semester at the University of Bologna.