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Could depression be linked to our cells' metabolism?

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EPFL researchers have discovered a compound that stimulates brain-cell metabolism and reduces signs of depression in mice. The next step will be to test their findings on humans.

EPFL startups raise more than CHF 285 million in 2019

24.01.20NewsInnovation

2019 was the second-best year ever in terms of fundraising by EPFL startups, which attracted CHF 285.8 million in new investment. In addition, the 23 young companies officially created last year confirm that EPFL’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is flourishing.

Portable device helps doctors diagnose sepsis faster

22.01.20NewsResearch

EPFL researchers have developed a highly sensitive and portable optical biosensor that stands to accelerate the diagnosis of fatal conditions like sepsis. It could be used by ambulances and hospitals to improve the triage process and save lives.

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“I update my lessons every year, otherwise I get bored”

Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, who heads EPFL’s Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, has been named the best teacher in the environmental sciences and engineering section for 2019.

Tamar Kohn, professeure associée, et Athanasios Nenes, professeur ordinaire.

A research team aims to reduce influenza transmission

In Lausanne and Zurich, experts in virology, medicine, environmental chemistry and atmospheric science will pool their expertise to better understand the airborne transmission of the influenza virus.

Douglas Hanahan appointed Distinguished Scholar of Ludwig

Ludwig Cancer Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Hanahan as a Distinguished Scholar at the Lausanne Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research.

Events

Infinity Room 2 – ArtLab exhibition

Extension of the exhibition until March 29, 2020 This interactive exhibition celebrates the 50 years of EPFL and invites you to explore the school’s captivating history. Interactive visualizations bring an infinitude of…

2019-09-132020-03-29

With: Laboratory for Experimental Museology (eM+)
Place and room: ArtLab pavillon B
Category: Cultural events

Journée internationale des femmes et des filles de science

2020-02-11

Place and room: Genève et région, en classe
Category: Sciences Activities for Youth

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Walter Thompson, Soundpainting, photo Guillaume Le Baube

Soundpainting at EPFL – Silent Cinema & Improvisation

2020-02-1818:00:0019:30:00

With: Walter Thompson et un orchestre de 17 étudiants de l’EPFL et de l’UNIL
Place and room: ArtLab DataSquare (pavillon A)
Category: Cultural events