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HLS Retreat – June 18 & 19, 2025
How do we want to shape the future of our university? What challenges do we face – professionally, structurally, culturally? And how can we turn our diversity into a strength?The annual retreat of the School of Life Sciences FHNW is all about creating space to explore these questions. Over two…
🚑 Artificial Intelligence is transforming emergency care – and our institute is at the forefront! 🧠🩺
Prof. Dr. Erik Schkommodau, Head of the Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics at FHNW, shares insights in the latest issue of the Swiss Samaritan Association magazine on how AI is already reshaping first aid today:👉 From enhanced diagnostics and groundbreaking research to innovative training methods using mixed reality…
✨ Thrilled to share that our research has been featured on the front cover of the June issue of IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (TBME)!
In this study, we developed a novel electromagnetic tracking system (EMT) based on quasi-static magnetic fields for accurate localization of deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes during surgery. By leveraging miniaturized sensors and advanced field generators, our system enables millimetric spatial resolution and precise angular tracking, offering real-time guidance for neurosurgeons.The…
🔹 Live from the SATW Annual Congress 2025 🔹
Starting today at 1:00 PM, the Institute IM² from FHNW is present with two booths at the Annual Congress of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences #SATW, held at the FHNW Campus in Muttenz.📅 May 27, 2025📍 FHNW Campus MuttenzThis year’s focus:How are Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing transforming…
☕ Miracles still happen – even at the institute! ☕
Our trusty coffee machine had been out of order for nine months.Retired, almost forgotten – quietly blending in as part of the workshop equipment.Fortunately, we had a backup machine – coffee supply remained stable, and so did morale. But then, last Thursday, something spontaneous happened:Roman Santschi & Nico…
A strong finish Rapid. Tech 3D in Erfurt!
📍 Hall 2, Booth 2-210It’s the final day of the event – and we’re excited about the continued interest in the innovations presented by the Institute of Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics at the FHNW in Muttenz, School of Life Sciences.From smart textiles and 3D scanning to magnetic tracking, our…
🎓 Faculty Positions in Medical Engineering
The Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics at the FHNW School of Life Sciences in Muttenz is currently inviting applications for two professorships.We are seeking qualified and committed individuals with a strong academic background who are eager to contribute to our interdisciplinary research and teaching activities in the field…
🚀 Spotlight on the Kokoro Project!
We are excited to share that the Kokoro Project♥️, an interdisciplinary initiative funded by the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI), University of Basel, was featured on Millevoci, a radio program by Radiotelevisione svizzera (RSI)!🔬 Prof. Anna Marsano provided fascinating insights into the project’s innovative approach, bridging nanoscience, biomedical engineering, technology, and…
🚀 DrainSense – a project by the Institute of Medical Technology and Medical Informatics at FHNW Muttenz
Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a serious complication in abdominal surgeries – they affect 10-20% of the 14 million procedures performed worldwide each year. The DrainSense project is developing a bio-inspired sensor array that detects these leaks early, improving diagnosis.🎯 Our goal: more accurate AL diagnosis, fewer complications, lower healthcare costs,…
✨ Recap of our IM² New Year’s Reception 2025 ✨
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of sharing an unforgettable evening together! 🥂A huge thank you to all colleagues who joined and made the reception such a special event. Your great mood, the thoughtful decorations, and the warm atmosphere made the evening truly perfect. 💬 From delicious fondue at the standing…
🎉 We are thrilled to announce the successful PhD defense of Fabian Züger! 🎓👏
His dissertation, titled “Dual-Scale Hybrid Patches Combining 3D-Bioprinted Constructs with Directional Nanofiber Network to Mimic Native Myocardium, Towards in-vitro Heart Models”, represents an outstanding contribution to the field of tissue engineering and cardiac research.This work, funded by the SNI PhD Program, would not have been possible without the invaluable guidance and…