Distinguished speakers from EPFL’s School of Engineering will share their insights and research. This session showcases the cutting-edge research underway by engineering experts and its social implications in an accessible manner.

• 13:00 Introduction by Tiffany Abitbol and Li Tang with remarks from Dean Adrian Ionescu
• 13:10-14:10 Research Talks 
  • 13:10 – 13:25 Dr. Raphael Berner
    “Edge-AI and IC design for neurotech”
  • 13:25 – 13:40 Dimitri Van de Ville
    “From Brain to Spinal Cord and Back“
  • 13:40 – 13:55 Yujia Zhang
    “‘Swiss Army Knife’ Droplets for Iontronic Biointerfaces”
  • 13:55 – 14:10 Tom Enbar
    “Harnessing Type 2 Immunity to Improve Cell-Based Immunotherapies for Cancer: From Bench to Bedside and Back”

Enjoy a networking break in the poster area, where you can explore the latest research posters and connect with fellow attendees.

Dive deeper into cutting-edge topics with our esteemed professors as they unpack the latest advances in health science and technology.

• 14:30-15:30 Research Talks 
  • 14:30 – 14:45 Selman Sakar
    “Ultraminiaturized medical instruments”
  • 14:45 – 15:00 Sangwoo Kim
    “Turning Away to Move Forward: Bacterial Strategies for Navigating Complex Environments”
  • 15:00 – 15:15 Hatice Altug
    “Nanophotonics: Enabling Technology for Next-Generation BioDevices”
  • 15:15 – 15:30 Georg Fantner
    “Fun with nanopores”

Another opportunity to mingle, enjoy refreshments, and engage with our vibrant research community.

Discover what’s next in health science and technology through discussions led by our expert professors.

• 15:50-16:50 Research Talks 
  • 15:50 – 16:05 Esther Amstad
    “Microparticle-reinforced tough and fatigue resistant polymers”
  • 16:05 – 16:20 Harm-Anton Klok
    “Polymers for agriculture and food safety”
  • 16:20 – 16:35 Dominique Pioletti
    “Transferring Innovation: Applying MedTech Lessons to SportsTech”
  • 16:35 – 16:50 Stéphanie Lacour
    “Microfabricated, conformal neural interfaces”

This session delves into a discussion on the future of health science and technology, exploring developments across diverse fields in response to technological innovation and evolving societal needs. 

• 16:50 Panel Discussion and Q&A: Engineering the Future of Health: from Discovery to Clinical Translation
  • Moderators: Tiffany Abitbol & Li Tang
  • Confirmed panelists: Holger Frauenrath, Stéphanie Lacour, Christophe Moser, Jamie Paik

The final session of posters and demonstrations provides networking opportunities, encouraging deeper engagement between specific projects and fostering potential collaborations among PhD students and PIs.