Institute of Bioengineering

© 2021 EPFL

DNA-Based Materials Are Ready to Become the Next Nanodiagnostics

  • News
  • EPFL
Read moresur Tech Transfer.

Based on the findings of researchers from EPFL's School of Engineering and the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry MPIB) in Martinsried (Germany), published in ACS Nano, DNA-based nanomaterials are one step closer to applications in nanomedicine.

Read more

New Proteins Enable Scientists to Control Cell Activity

NewsEPFL

School of Engineering scientists have developed new controlled proteins and used to switch cellular activities on and off like a light bulb.

New Photoelectric Implant Controls the Activity of Spinal Neurons

NewsResearch

A revolutionary implant developed at EPFL allows neuroscientists to activate or inhibit specific spinal-cord neurons by applying light at a specific wavelength. It will give researchers insight into how the nervous system works and the chance to develop new ways of treating neurological disorders.

All news

Bioimaging and Bioinstrumentation

Biophysics and Quantitative Biology

Nano- and Microscale Bioengineering

Neuroengineering

Seminars and Events

Bioengineering Seminars

Upcoming talks and meetings

Check out our calendar

Weekly EPFL BioE Talks

During semesters: every Monday at 4:00 p.m. (CET), via Zoom

See program

Weekly Grad Student Mini-Symposia

Weekly presentations by PhD students (will go back to the previous format once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, namely to monthly, and most importantly, followed by tho famed beer-and-pizza get-together!)

See program

not to be missed!

Open Faculty Positions

Career opportunities at the Institute

Check out the ads

you might be interested in…

About Us

Learn about the Institute’s mission and research portfolio

Explore

Bioengineering Education

Discover Bachelor, Master and Ph.D., or relevant Summer Research Programs

Discover

Hubbell-Swartz Award

Granted annually to an exceptional young bioengineer showing potential to embody the next generation of leading scientists in this field

See who won since 2014
Institute Leadership

Sylvie Roke (Director)  and

Matteo Dal Peraro (Associate Director)

 

Administration: [email protected]

more contact details