Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
Who You Inherit From Matters: New Genetic Study Uncovers Parent-Specific Effects
A groundbreaking study led by the SIB Statistical Genetics Group (University of Lausanne and Unisanté) reveals that the same genetic variant can affect traits like height, metabolism, and disease risk differently depending on whether it’s inherited from the mother or father. Using a new computational method, researchers analyzed DNA from over 236,000 individuals across…
Read MoreSNSF – Starting Grant
Apply before from 1 February until 5 May 2026 for the Swiss National Science Foundation Starting Grant SNSF Starting Grants 2025 represent the SNSF’s highest level of career funding. The call enables researchers to carry out their own independent project and lead a research team in Switzerland. Applicants must have several years of research…
Read MoreSNSF – Ambizione
Apply before 4 November 2025 for the Swiss National Science Foundation Ambizione programme Ambizione grants are aimed at early career researchers who wish to conduct, manage and lead an independent project at a Swiss higher education institution. The scheme supports young researchers both from Switzerland and abroad. Scientists holding non-professorial academic positions at higher…
Read MoreCocoa & Chocolate
The 57th meeting of IG Cocoa & Chocolate is taking place on 4 September 2025 at University of Fribourg At the 57th meeting of IG Cocoa & Chocolate, projects and developments relating to chocolate will be presented and discussed. You can look forward to exciting presentations. We are guests of the Food Research and…
Read MoreHealth Management Symposium, 2nd edition: ‘Integrated Care Networks’
Health Management Symposium, 2nd edition: ‘Integrated Care Networks’ is taking place on 9 September 2025 in Geneva This event will bring together key players in healthcare management, clinicians, researchers and representatives from the private sector around a common goal: to imagine and develop concrete solutions to the challenges facing the Swiss healthcare system. This…
Read MoreThe Origin of Astrocytes Revealed
A major discovery in neuroscience: a study from the Faculty of Medicine (FacMed) and the Synapsy Center at the University of Geneva uncovers that cortical astrocytes originate from two distinct progenitor cell types. Long considered a uniform support cell population, astrocytes are now recognized as diverse and essential players in brain function, involved in…
Read MoreMEDKAP Investors Pitch Event
MEDKAP’s Investors Pitch Event is taking place on 2 September 2025 online MEDKAP is a Swiss non-profit association for private & institutional investors. The organisation identifies high-potential early-stage startups in the fields of digital health, medtech and diagnostics (HealthTech) and enable its members to build diversified portfolios. What to expect: – Life Sciences startups…
Read MoreNovochizol’s AgrINovo Partnership: Swiss-Indian Alliance for Agricultural Innovation
Indian company Aquagri, its partner, and Novochizol SA, a Valais-based startup, announced the launch of AgrINovo, a transformative collaborative project. AgrINovo aims to unlock the full potential of Novochizol technology to foster a healthier, more sustainable agriculture in India and worldwide. Novochizol™ is derived from chitosan, made from chitin, the second most abundant polysaccharide…
Read MoreFuture4Care
Apply before 26 September 2025 for the Future4care‘s Go-To-Market Programme This one-year acceleration programme is designed to help startups jumpstart strategy, refine positioning, gain deep understanding of market insights and regulations, and speed up entry into two of Europe’s largest healthcare ecosystems. What’s in it for startups: ✔️ Workshops, masterclasses and educational activities to…
Read MoreMedtech Innovation Summit
The Medtech Innovation Summit, organised by the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, is taking place on 18 September 2025 in Zürich Are you an early-stage MedTech startup looking to scale, secure funding, learn about the best tips and trick, and connect with strategic partners? The MedTech Innovation Summit is a high-impact networking and knowledge-sharing event…
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