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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

University that specializes in natural sciences and engineering

EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) is one of two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology.

Its location on the shores of Lake Geneva, EPFL brings together a campus of more than 10,000 people. By its novel structure, the school stimulates collaboration between students, professors, researchers and entrepreneurs. These daily interactions give rise to new and groundbreaking work in science, technology and architecture.

Visit website: https://www.epfl.ch/en/

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Details last updated 12-Dec-2019

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) Blog Posts

Action Man bionic eyes coming to an opticians near you soon
26-Feb-2015

Action Man bionic eyes coming to an opticians near you soon

EPFL demonstrate the latest prototype a contact lens with built in optical zoom

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) Creations

Blue Brain Project

Swiss brain research initiative, EPFL

People at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

Giulia Dominijanni

PhD student in Electrical Engineering at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

Andrea Ablasser

Professor of Life Sciences at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

Silvestro Micera

Neuroengineer at EPFL in Lausanne

Henry Markram

Professor at Neural Microcircuitry Laboratory at EPFL

Johan Auwerx

Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale in Lausanne.

Marc-Oliver Gewaltig

Chief Technology Officer at Mindfire.

Hongbo Zhang

PhD Student at EPFL.

Sandro Carrara

Head of the Bio/CMOS interfaces (BCI) group at EPFL.

Patrick Aebischer

Former President of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and Professor at the Surgical Research Division and Gene Therapy Center, CHUV, Lausanne.

Gregoire Courtine

IRP chair in Spinal Cord Repair - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL).

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) News

Missing a hand doesn't mean missing touch, thanks to the bionic sensation tech

Missing a hand doesn't mean missing touch, thanks to the bionic sensation tech

Interesting Engineering - 09-Feb-2024

The tech could change lives by letting amputees interact with the world effortlessly

Bioengineered immune cells craft their own weapon against cancer

Bioengineered immune cells craft their own weapon against cancer

New Atlas - 08-Jan-2024

CAR T cells are modified to produce interleukin-10, a molecule defeating various cancers

Easy-to-use robotic third arm can supercharge your productivity

Easy-to-use robotic third arm can supercharge your productivity

New Scientist - 13-Dec-2023

Mind-machine interface lets you control an extra limb with breathing and eye movements

A new way to send messages using molecules inside the body : MoMA

A new way to send messages using molecules inside the body : MoMA

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) - 22-Nov-2023

Technology can communicate with and control nano-implants inside the body

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation improves memory, could treat Alzheimer's

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation improves memory, could treat Alzheimer's

Independent - 19-Oct-2023

Revolutionary approach for safer and accessible brain stimulation therapies

NR supplementation affects cancer dynamics-makes tumours more aggressive in mice

NR supplementation affects cancer dynamics-makes tumours more aggressive in mice

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Nov-2022

NR fuels the energy levels of both cancer cells and cancer-fighting cells according to the study

New spinal cord implant helps completely paralysed patients stand and walk again

New spinal cord implant helps completely paralysed patients stand and walk again

BBC - 07-Feb-2022

This early-phase technology could be game changer for spinal injuries very soon

NAD+ reduces age-related amyloidosis and mitochondrial dysfunction

NAD+ reduces age-related amyloidosis and mitochondrial dysfunction

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 05-Feb-2021

Boosting NAD+ levels improves health span and can treat age-related diseases

Boosting NAD+ reverses muscle ageing and associated diseases

Boosting NAD+ reverses muscle ageing and associated diseases

Medical Xpress - 19-Jan-2021

Drugs boosting NAD+ target toxic proteins by turning on the mitochondrial function

A step towards understanding the molecular mechanism of ageing

A step towards understanding the molecular mechanism of ageing

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Oct-2020

A core set of genetic regulators involved in ageing have been found

New discovery explains mechanism regulating telomere length and function

New discovery explains mechanism regulating telomere length and function

Phys.org - 13-Oct-2020

Now we can better understand processes that regulate cell survival in ageing

Mathematics for morality: A new framework to steer AI away from unethical choices

Mathematics for morality: A new framework to steer AI away from unethical choices

FE News - 03-Jul-2020

New principle helps regulators and companies curb unethical AI decisions

Digital twins to revolutionize personalized medicine

Digital twins to revolutionize personalized medicine

Medical Futurist - 19-Mar-2020

Risk prediction and best therapy for a specific patient is a future possibility

Metabolite found in pomegranates has anti-ageing effects

Metabolite found in pomegranates has anti-ageing effects

Medical Xpress - 17-Jun-2019

Urolithin A could help slow certain aging processes, improve the functioning of mitochondria

Boosting Mitochondrial Quality Control to Combat Alzheimer's

Boosting Mitochondrial Quality Control to Combat Alzheimer's

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 08-Dec-2017

Diseases like Alzheimer’s are the result of the loss of proteostasis. This leads to the creation...

Robotic exoskeleton could help prevent falls in the elderly

Robotic exoskeleton could help prevent falls in the elderly

Science - 11-May-2017

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among the elderly. Active Pelvis Orthosis (APO) co...

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) stops the aging process in organs

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) stops the aging process in organs

Kurzweil Network - 06-May-2016

EPFL researchers restore ability of mice organs to regenerate – also extending life. Administeri...

Implant releases antibodies to clear Alzheimer’s plaques

Implant releases antibodies to clear Alzheimer’s plaques

Kurzweil Network - 21-Mar-2016

Capsule placed under the skin releases antibody proteins that tag amyloid beta proteins for patie...

5 ways to make yourself superhuman

5 ways to make yourself superhuman

alphr - 18-Aug-2015

Strength, sight, health, speed and intelligence

Wireless under the skin biosensor chip

Wireless under the skin biosensor chip

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) - 27-May-2015

Can monitor glucose, lactate and cholesterol as well as drugs. Remote charging battery and blueto...

Telescopic Contact Lenses and Wink-Control Glasses

Telescopic Contact Lenses and Wink-Control Glasses

AAAS Annual Meeting - 13-Feb-2015