Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
EPFL publishes a Large Language Model for medical knowledge
Researchers at EPFL’s Faculty of Computer Science and Communications have developed two large language models (LLMs) specialising in the healthcare sector. Called Meditron 7B and 70B, they are available as open source software, as EPFL points out in its press release. Based on the Llama-2 model supplied by Meta, Meditron has been trained…
Read MoreSiegfried in Evionnaz: 150 years of pharmaceutical innovation
About fifty people from the Swiss Health Valley had the chance to visit the Siegfried production site in Evionnaz, during a BioAlps 4à6. The story of Siegfried began in 1973 in the canton of Aargau. Back then, 12 people were dedicated to manufacturing raw materials for local pharmacies. Today, the group operates 11…
Read MoreBertrand Levrat leaves the HUG
Bertrand Levrat, CEO of the University Hospitals of Geneva, joins Mediclinic, a private group Bertrand Levrat, Chief Executive Officer of Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), is to take on a new professional challenge as Group Chief Operating Officer of Mediclinic. He will continue to carry out his responsibilities at the HUG until 31 May 2024.…
Read MoreVelia Smart Ring raises already CHF 1.5 Million
After raising CHF 622,672 on Kickstarter, Senbiosys launched another campaign on Indiegogo and already raised about CHF 1.5 Million for its smart ring. The project was also renamed: Iris became Velia Smart Ring. A smart and elegant ring to monitor your health. Velia Smart Ring by Senbiosys features advanced PPG sensors that meet…
Read MoreThe Pharma Days
The Pharma Days are taking place on 26 and 27 May 2027 at Palexpo Congress Centre in Geneva In 2027, The Pharma Days will be co-located with The Pharma Sustainability Days on the same floor, creating an enhanced experience for attendees and maximizing the impact of both events. This unique combination allows participants to explore cutting-edge solutions in…
Read MoreCES Las Vegas
The most powerful tech event in the world is taking place from 6 to 9 January 2027 in Las Vegas (USA) The Consumer Electronic Show is the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners, and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to…
Read MoreBiped.ai raises CHF 1,2 Million
The EPFL spin-off created a harness acting as a copilot for visually-impaired people “This funding round will help us push the company to the next level. Expand in Europe, launch the US, and build the world’s best mobility device for blind and visually impaired people”, says Maël Fabien, CEO and co-founder of the…
Read MoreProSeed wins a CHF 100,000 loan from FIT
Giving a second life to brewing by-products ProSeed’s mission is to transform the Swiss food industry by upcycling brewing by-products into valuable raw materials. Using an innovative production unit, ProSeed offers breweries a hassle-free solution for transforming their by-products into food-grade raw materials, generating additional revenue while significantly reducing waste. ProSeed’s business model…
Read MoreA moving X-Ray Machine for research on joints and bones
Sitem-insel has inaugurated Europe’s inaugural Dynamic Imaging Center (DIC). This cutting-edge laboratory captures X-ray images of individuals in motion, presenting a groundbreaking approach to diagnosing ailments related to the musculoskeletal system. While movement is integral to understanding the human musculoskeletal system, conventional computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans necessitate patients to…
Read MoreMara Graziani receives the prestigious Latsis Prize
Mara Graziani, research assistant at the HES-SO Valais-Wallis, has been awarded the prestigious Latsis prize worth CHF 25,000, which rewards young researchers for promising scientific and technological contributions made in Switzerland. Mara Graziani obtained her bachelor’s degree from La Sapienza University in Rome; she then continued her studies with a master’s degree at…
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