Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
A tool for predicting the future of Alzheimer’s patients
A team from the University and the HUG has determined which imaging technique is best for early detection of the degenerative disease. A recent imaging technique, PET tau, is capable of predicting cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, and therefore of treating them better – early diagnosis, before the brain is too badly damaged,…
Read MoreVenture Leaders Medtech 2023
10 medtech projects were selected to join the Swiss National Startup team that will travel to Boston and Cambridge next September to meet investors in industry leaders. For the third consecutive year, the dedicated program will represent Swiss Medtech innovation in the United States. “From novel surgery solutions to AI-driven solution to improve patients…
Read MoreBearmind reaches CHF 2 million funding
The start-up develops sensors and algorithms to provide a real-time assessment of the risk of concussion for professional athletes. The round was led by H.Hentsch Asset Management, and included participation from AVANTECA Partners AG, NP Consulting, Swisspreneur, several business angels. LangLeven Group a Montreal-based Sports tech VC with a remarkable track record in the…
Read MoreAn app to empower women during their menopause
PhenomX Health SA, a femtech start–up based in Biopôle, launches a wellness and precision nutrition app for menopause care in Switzerland, with the aim to empower women during their menopause transition and healthy ageing. PhenomX Health SA is a Swiss, EPFL FemTech accelerator (Tech4Eva) Alumni, creating an advanced technology ecosystem for menopause (from early &…
Read MoreUNIGE scientists identified genes involved in the progression of cancer
Tissues, blood vessels, cells: tumours develop in a complex ecosystem known as the tumour microenvironment. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has succeeded in deciphering a rule governing this environment by identifying a pair of genes whose expression can accelerate, or slow down, the progression of cancer. These promising results are published in…
Read MoreGaia Tech AG raises CHF 480,000
The Bern-based start-up extracts natural antioxidants from agricultural waste and has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round with SICTIC business angels, Venture Kick, and the Stiftung für technologische Innovation STI. Gaia Tech emerged from an innovative research project at the ETH Zürich. The ETH Spin-off company develops technologies that can unlock and market valuable resources found in…
Read MoreEpiterna raised €10 Million
The longetivity start-up, based at Biopôle, is funded by Prima Materia, the investment firm founded by Spotify founder Daniel Ek and early Spotify backer Shakil Khan. EPITERNA was founded in 2022 to help pets and people live longer and healthier lives. The start-up, founded by Alejandro Ocampo. and Kevin Perez, now employs about 15…
Read MoreMRA between Switzerland and the USA in the area of Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products takes effect
The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between Switzerland and the United States in the area of Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products signed in January 2023 has entered into force with effect from 27 July 2023. In principle each country thus accepts the inspections carried out by the other’s regulatory authority (Swissmedic or FDA). The…
Read MoreMedicxi announces a $400m fund for life sciences projects
Medicxi, a leading European life sciences investment firm, announces its $400 million Medicxi IV fund. The new fund will continue to support drug hunters with clear product visions to deliver transformative therapies for patients. Medicxi’s investments have resulted in the development of several marketed and late-stage development drugs, including Daratumumab (Genmab/Johnson & Johnson),…
Read MoreCHUV: a child on bi-ventricular cardiac assistance could be weaned off the machine and avoid a heart transplant
After spending a year in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at CHUV, a 4-year-old boy did not need a heart transplant in the end: his heart now beats “on its own”. Multidisciplinary care made it possible to carry out this technical and risky operation, never before attempted at the CHUV. This patient’s story is…
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