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A laboratory preclinical model of the most common special histological subtype of breast cancer. Courtesy of George Sflomos (EPFL)

A promising new drug for an invasive type of breast cancer

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EPFL researchers have developed preclinical models for invasive lobular carcinoma and trialed a new drug. It slows tumor growth effectively by targeting specific features of the disease and opening the door to future clinical trials.

Can plastic be replaced? Solutions? Yes. Miracle? No.

25.02.26NewsEPFL

Plant-based alternatives are promising, but none will be effective unless we also rethink our production methods in a way that supports a sustainable transition – and the costs that come with it.

A human mini-bladder shows the culprit of recurrent infections

24.02.26NewsResearch

Researchers at EPFL, Heidelberg University and Roche have built a human mini-bladder to show how urine composition weakens bladder tissue, helping infections recur even after antibiotics.

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Yihui Quek © 2026 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“I thrive in environments where the rules aren't fixed”

26.02.26Research

Quantum computing is often sold as a magic bullet that will quickly solve today’s intractable problems. Yihui Quek prefers to balance this optimism with scientific rigor, and instead ask the question: what do we want a quantum computer to be good for?

Kristin Becker van Slooten specializes in environmental sciences. She completed her PhD in environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology at EPFL. - 2026 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“EPFL lets me pursue people and nature.”

18.02.26EPFL community

Throughout Kristin Becker van Slooten’s ever-rising career – she did her postgraduate studies in environmental sciences and engineering at EPFL when that field was in its infancy, and will step down this year from the ETH Board after a decade of service – she’s hewed to a simple conviction: science must serve the living world.

Charlotte Grossiord, best teacher in the environmental sciences and engineering section for 2025 - 2026 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“Teaching gives me a chance to develop my own transferable skills”

10.02.26EPFL

Charlotte Grossiord believes that forests – like classrooms – offer excellent learning opportunities. Her unique approach is one reason why she was named best teacher in the environmental sciences and engineering section for 2025.

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Giovanni De Micheli and Anastasia Ailamaki © 2026 EPFL CC-BY-SA 4.0

Two Professors enter the American National Academy of Engineering

Anastasia Ailamaki and Giovanni De Micheli have been named a member and international member respectively of the US NAE Class of 2026.

Couverture du 19e numéro du magazine Dimensions. Un dessin de lecteur-cassette qui fond sur une table

Plastic: from dream to nightmare

Plastic is everywhere in modern society. While it has paved the way for enormous progress, the pollution it leaves behind is now creating major challenges.

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How to Build a Quantum Computer?

Entangled particles, fragile qubits, and extreme temperatures: dive into the fascinating challenges of building a quantum computer.

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Campus Lecture by Steve Anavi "9 Lies About Entrepreneurship – Lessons From Building a Unicorn"

Campus Lecture by Steve Anavi – Co-Founder of Qonto, a Digital Financial Services Company for Professionals and Alumni Award 2025 "9 Lies About Entrepreneurship – Lessons From Building a Unicorn" Entrepreneurship is…

04.03.2026 17:3019:30

Location: CO 2
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Campus Lecture by Gaëlle Giesen “A Life of Exploration Between Stars, Skies, and Abysses”

26.02.2026 18:0020:00

Location: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Opening Conference of the Sustainability Days

05.03.2026 18:0019:30

Speaker: Stéphanie Lacour, Aimee van Wynsberghe, Katharina Frey, Silvia Quarteroni, Rachid Guerraoui
Location: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Sustainability Days

05.03.202607.03.2026

Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Ig Nobel Award Tour Show 2026

23.04.2026 18:0020:00

Speaker: Marc Abraham, Mariska Kret, Marcin Zajenkowski, and Chris McManus
Location: Forum Rolex
Category: Public Science Events
Target audience: General public

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