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🎓 Apply Now: SSBE Research Award 2025
The Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering (SSBE) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the SSBE Research Award 2025!🏆 This award recognizes outstanding PhD or equivalent research completed between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.It offers a valuable opportunity to present your work to a national audience…
🚑 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,…