Posts by Sandra Ansanay-Alex
Dixi Polytool wins CSEM’s Digital Journey Contest
The company will receive CHF 100,000 in technical support from CSEM to develop a smart factory and a 100% autonomous production chain. Family-owned DIXI Polytool is based in the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking county, Le Locle in Neuchâtel. Specializing in precision, solid carbide, and diamond cutting tools, the company plans to use CSEM’s knowledge…
Read MoreInterview Prof. Yogeshvar Kalia
Prof. Yogeshvar Kalia is Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) speaks about the necessity to create more bridges between the Academic World and the Industry. ✅ Collaboration between academic institutions and industries is key ✅ DeepTech and discoveries are done in Universities, Big Pharma companies focus drug…
Read MoreHow does the microbiota work?
Researchers at the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern have been able to comprehensively study the bacteria of the small intestine. The findings contribute to a better understanding of intestinal diseases such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease and to the development of new therapeutic approaches. Humans have just as many microbes in…
Read MoreA new test to avoid miscarriages and strokes
The HUG and the Unige have found a way to better detect the antibodies that cause thrombosis, which leads to strokes and heart attacks, in young and pregnant women. At least 15% of miscarriages are due to an autoimmune disease called antiphospholipid syndrome. It affects between 1 and 5% of the world population. And…
Read MoreDebiopharm invests in Digital Health
Debiopharm’s strategic corporate fund invests in digital health, smart data & innovative tech start-ups The fund typically invests in Serie A and B rounds, between CHF 3 to 5 million. Smart Data Companies that leverage medical data and AI to have an impact on either the patient journey or the development of pharmaceutical…
Read MoreCordis spends 1.14 billion francs to buy MedAlliance
Nyon-based MedAlliance, a start-up active in the field of vascular medical technology, has been acquired by the American multinational Cordis for 1.14 billion francs. Swiss-based medical technology company MedAlliance has announced it has entered into an agreement with Cordis for an acquisition which includes an initial investment of $35M and upfront closing payment of…
Read MoreNetsensing Technology finalists of the 14th Healthcare Innovation World Cup at Medica 2022
Incubated at Microcity Neuchâtel, Netsensing Technology is excited to announce that it has been selected as one of the Top12 Health Techpreneurs 2022. Netsensing Technology is presenting its solution in an exciting final during the 14th Healthcare Innovation World Cup® Pitch and Award Ceremony at MEDICA in Dusseldorf, the world’s largest medical trade fair…
Read MoreInterview Denis Cavin
Why is Western Switzerland is a perfect place for lifesciences companies? Listen to Denis Cavin, Economic Development Officer at State of Geneva ✅ Collaboration between academic institutions and industries ✅ A strong #education system that creates a pool of talent for highly qualified jobs ✅ Political and economic stability ✅ The World Health Organization in Geneva, attracts a lot…
Read MoreOculis to go public
The Lausanne-based company Oculis SA, and European Biotech Acquisition Corp, announced a business combination agreement to create a Nasdaq-listed biopharmaceutical company driving breakthrough innovations in ophthalmology Upon closing of the transaction, the company will be named “Oculis Holding SA” and will work to accelerate the development of Oculis’s differentiated ophthalmology pipeline. The transaction includes…
Read MoreSUN Bioscience receives an EPFL Alumni Awards
The two co-founders of SUN bioscience received an EPFL Alumni Award, a price that distinguishes researchers over the course of their careers. Nathalie Brandenberg and Sylke Hoehnel co-founded SUN bioscience in 2016. SUN bioscience offers a 3D microwell platform based on patient-specific organoids. Organoids are self-organizing 3D miniature tissues with organ-mimicking functions that are…
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