2021
ETH Zurich presents new image film
"Where the future begins" is the name of ETH Zurich's new image film. Based on six projects, it provides a look behind the scenes and highlights how ETH Zurich is tackling the big questions.
Saving infants' lives with iron
ETH pharmaceutical sciences graduate Nicole Stoffel has shown that iron deficiency reduces vaccine efficacy. Her research is now helping to improve the health of children in developing countries – yet becoming a researcher was not originally part of her plans.
Professor Laura Nyström promoted as Full Professor at D-HEST
The ETH Board has promoted Professor Laura Nyström, currently Associate Professor at ETH Zurich, as Full Professor of Food Biochemistry in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology. Congratulations!
New professor at D-HEST: Catherine Jutzeler
Dr Catherine Jutzeler, currently Group Leader at ETH Zurich in Basel, has been appointed by the ETH cuncil as Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Biomedical Data Science in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology. We wish her a good start in January 2022!
Sensors and controllers for artificial hearts
Artificial pumps run at constant speed – no matter if the patient sleeps or exercises. In the long run, a mismatch between the patient’s perfusion needs and the pump supply leads to life-threatening complications. The Zurich Heart Group has developed integrated sensors and algorithms that control the pump speed according to the patient’s needs.