Health Science and Technology

Li Tang wins RSC Biomaterials Science Lectureship

Published:07.07.25 — Li Tang, head of the Laboratory of Biomaterials for Immunoengineering in the School of Engineering, has received the 2025 Biomaterials Science Lectureship from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Ata Golparvar wins SNSF Postdoc.Mobility Fellowship

Published:30.06.25 — Ata Golparvar, who received his PhD from EPFL's doctoral program in Microsystems and Microelectronics in 2024, has now received a prestigious fellowship from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) to pursue postdoctoral studies at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands. 

EPFL scientists build first self-illuminating biosensor

Published:26.06.25 — Engineers have harnessed quantum physics to detect the presence of biomolecules without the need for an external light source, overcoming a significant obstacle to the use of optical biosensors in healthcare and environmental monitoring settings.

Soft robot modules for new haptic interactions

Published:19.06.25 — EPFL researchers have developed a customizable soft robotic system that uses compressed air to produce shape changes, vibrations, and other haptic, or tactile, feedback in a variety of configurations. The device holds significant promise for applications in virtual reality, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.

Ultra-selective aptamers give viruses a taste of their own medicine

Published:06.06.25 — Inspired by the way viruses attach to cells, EPFL scientists have developed a method for engineering ultra-selective aptamers. These synthetic molecules bind to specific targets like viral spike proteins, making them useful for biomedical diagnostics and treatments.