Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
Hilo by Aktiia Received FDA 510(k) Clearance for its Blood Pressure Monitor Wristband
The CSEM spinoff Aktiia has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its over-the-counter cuffless blood pressure monitor, G0 Blood Pressure Monitoring System, also known as the Hilo Band. Thi wearable uses an optical sensor to collect data from one’s wrist. The Hilo by Aktiia wrist wearable is one of a kind as it collects one’s blood…
Read MoreVenture Leaders Medtech Presents the 2025 Cohort
Ten promising startups have been named to the Swiss National Medtech Team 2025 and will travel to Boston from 28 September to 3 October to pitch to investors, expand their network, and meet industry leaders. The Venture Leaders Medtech programme is organized by Venturelab, with the support of EPFL, ETH Zurich, Hansjörg Wyss, Helbling…
Read MoreThe Medtech Forum
The Medtech Forum 2026 is taking place from 13 to 15 May in Lisbon, Portugal The MedTech Forum is the largest health and medical technology industry conference in Europe and a key event since 2007. Industry leaders, leading innovators and investors to discuss the future opportunities in the medical technology sector. The 2025 programme…
Read MoreMBA in Biotech Management
The Geneva Business School launches next fall a MBA in Biotech Management at Campus Biotech Geneva. This MBA equips students with both scientific fluency and strategic business acumen. In a rapidly evolving industry where scientific breakthroughs must translate into real-world impact, the need for visionary leadership has never been greater. The MBA in Biotech…
Read MorePharmaceutical Industry in the Digital Age
GRIP (Groupe Romande de l’Industrie Pharmaceutique) organises an event to tackle the challenges of the pharmaceutical industry in the digital age on 30 october 2025 Regulatory transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, real-time data… Digital technology is profoundly redefining the way medicines are developed, controlled, distributed and monitored. GRIP is hosting an exceptional conference to take…
Read MoreStalicla Secures CHF 2 Million Financing Led by Addex Therapeutics
STALICLA SA, a Geneva-based clinical-stage biotech company pioneering precision medicine for neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, announced the successful closing of a CHF 2 million financing led by Addex Therapeutics. This financing will sustain operations and program development in neurodevelopmental disorders as Stalicla prepares for its upcoming Series C and the partnering of key programs.…
Read MoreTimeline® and Cellcosmet Get a Science of Skin Award
The Science of Skin Awards, hosted by Skincare Anarchy LLC, stand as a global benchmark for scientific integrity and innovation in skincare. Each year, only ten brands are selected for this prestigious honor, and two Swiss brands, Timeline® and Cellcosmet are among the winners. The Science of Skin Awards recognize skincare companies that leverage…
Read MoreTwo UNIGE Life Sciences Projects Get a CHF 100’000 innoLIFE Grant
Two UNIGE scientists, Sanae El Harane from the Department of Medicine, and Maude Rolland, from the Department of Surgery received a CHF 100’000 innoLIFE grant to pursue their research. Turning academic breakthroughs into real-world healthcare solutions is no small feat. In fields like pharma, biotech, and medtech—where regulation is stringent and the path to…
Read MoreAdiposs Raises CHF 4 million in Series A
Adiposs SA, a Geneva-based clinical-stage Swiss life sciences company announced the successful closing of a CHF 4 million Series A financing round. The round was syndicated by Swiss and Taiwanese VC firms, European family offices and high-net-worth individual investors. Adiposs is pioneering the development of the first imaging product for brown fat designed to…
Read MoreBioAlps Networking Day 2025
Join the Swiss Health Valley 🇨🇭 community for the BioAlps Networking Day 2025 on 11 November in Monthey, Valais. BioAlps’ annual flagship event attracts each year around 300 key players from the Swiss Health Valley🇨🇭 region: representatives from academia, startups, government, and media gather to share the latest trends in life sciences and…
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