Research fields, FHNW School of Life Sciences

Integrated intelligence for diagnostics and therapeutics

Bio- and hydrometallurgical processes for the recovery of metals and transition metals from industrial waste

Quantum algorithms, sensors and communications for life sciences and healthcare

Computer-aided cell arrangement to create 3D tissue structures for medicine and pharma

Engineered nanoparticles and interfaces for biological systems

Production of recombinant proteins and cell products with automated and linked processes

Cell cultures and tissue engineering to investigate diseases and the efficacy and toxicity of substances

Systems for processing and managing clinical data and integration with clinical information systems

Computer-based planning, simulation, navigation and instruments to support surgical procedures

Algorithms, machine learning and databases for life sciences

Measuring and studying the effects of pollutants on the environment

Processes and concepts for water and wastewater treatment and the recovery of valuable substances

Use of microorganisms for the good of the environment

Rational development of drug formulations and medicine production

Investigation and optimisation of materials and surfaces for medical technology applications

Drug formulation and delivery strategies for disease treatment in different therapeutic indications

Vectors for gene therapy, viral particles, loaded extracellular vesicles, and cellular disease models

Anatomical structure measurement and modelling to create intelligent implants using additive manufacturing

Test kits for the early identification, diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Metabolomic and proteomic analyses for applications in pharma, environment and materials

User-friendly systems for data visualisation and analysis to support clinical decision-making

Processing images of the human body for clinical purposes

Development and optimization of neuronal stimulation methods and systems

Patient-friendly treatment through novel, minimally invasive instruments and support systems

Bottom-up design of nanomaterials for molecular recognition and (bio)catalysis

Synthesis, modification and characterization of surfaces, hard and soft materials, hydrogels, vesicles and colloids

Computational and analytical tools to optimise oral drug delivery

Design, synthesis and modification of natural products and biomolecules for medical research

Design and synthesis of sustainable polymers for homecare, food, cosmetics, pharma and agrochemical applications

Determining optimal dosage regiments using complex, in vitro systems

Developing, piloting and optimising technical processes from life science industries

Pharmaceutical process development, production planning and project management

Protein engineering for therapeutic and diagnostic applications

Design, implementation and testing of auto-calibrated, networkable, miniaturized sensor systems

Sensors, signal analysis, signal extraction and display of digital biomarkers for diagnostic and therapeutic decisions

Making chemical processes more environmentally friendly

Use and protection of water, energy and raw materials; treatment of wastewater and waste

Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in international development and humanitarian action