Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
Swiss Diabetes Foundation Research Prize 2026
Apply before 30 September 2026 for the Swiss Diabetes Foundation Research Prize 2026 The Swiss Diabetes Foundation promotes and supports scientific research into diabetes (diabetes mellitus) and related medical and socio-medical studies. To this end, it awards an annual research prize of 10,000 francs. Swiss scientific work that makes an exceptional contribution to diabetes research…
Read MoreThorn Foundation Call for Proposals 2026
If you are developing a project in the biomedical field, apply before 30 September 2026 for the THORN Foundation grant. The Geneva branch of the THORN Foundation in England, awards an annual grant of up to CHF 150,000 to one research project in the biomedical field (excluding oncology) at the Faculty of Medicine of the…
Read MoreHelmut Horten Foundation – Pioneer-Spark Programme
Apply before 28 July 2026 for the Helmut Horten Foundation – Pioneer-Spark Programme, a flagship philanthropic investment advancing precision oncology in Switzerland. PIONEER: Patient Impact in Oncology through National Expansion, Evidence and Results PIONEER-Spark supports bold, milestone-driven precision oncology projects that connect scientific excellence with clinical implementation and measurable patient benefit. The Foundation seeks to enable a new generation of large-scale initiatives capable of reshaping precision oncology…
Read MoreFSRMM Grants on Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Apply before 31 August 2026 for the Swiss Foundation for Research on Muscle Diseases (FSRMM) grant on Polymyalgia Rheumatica. The aim of the special research program is to support basic, translational and clinical research projects related to the pathology and treatment of Polymyalgia rheumatica in Swiss Institutions, including projects aiming at improving diagnosis of this…
Read MoreFSRMM Grants on Neuromuscular Diseases
Apply before 31 August 2026 for the Swiss Foundation for Research on Muscle Diseases (FSRMM) grant on neuromuscular diseases. The aim of the foundation is to support basic, translational and clinical biomedical research related to muscle and neuromuscular diseases in Swiss Institutions, including projects aiming at improving diagnosis of these diseases. Applications are particularly encouraged…
Read MoreNovo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine
Apply before 1 August 2026 for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine and try to get + CHF 600’000. The Novo Nordisk Foundation Prize for Biomedicine (formerly the Novo Nordisk Prize) is awarded annually to a scientist in Europe who has made an outstanding contribution to advancing medical science. The Prize is accompanied by…
Read MoreInnosuisse Switzerland-UK
Apply before 3 September 2026 for the Call for Projects Switzerland – UK. Life Sciences and Engineering Biology projects are welcome. Swiss and UK participants are invited to submit proposals for joint research and development projects that lead to innovative applications and products with strong commercial potential in both Switzerland and the UK. This bilateral…
Read MoreCAS HES-SO in Clinical, Regulatory and Quality Affairs for Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostic (CARAQA)
The CARAQA training is structured around three areas: Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance – CA/RA/QA. Understanding and connecting these is essential for professionals in the field. As this landscape is still very dynamic and the requirements set by the European Commission are constantly evolving, the content of the program will be continuously adapted…
Read MoreLonza: Two Strong Signals in One Week
Lonza, the Basel-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and one of the largest employers in the Swiss canton of Valais with around 4,500 staff in Visp, made headlines twice in the space of a few days — with two major announcements. Expanding ADC manufacturing capacity in Visp On 30 June, Lonza announced plans to…
Read MoreCarewell Raises CHF 1.5 million to Revolutionise Shift Cover Management in the Healthcare Sector
The start-up has just completed a CHF 1.5 million funding round, led by Lucian Wagner for StartAngels Network, with participation from SICTIC, Kickfund and several business angels. These funds will accelerate the roll-out of a platform already adopted by more than 50 healthcare institutions across Switzerland. In hospitals, care homes and clinics, even the most…
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