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A CHF 2.1 million endowed professorship will strengthen data-driven cancer medicine at the University of Bern and Inselspital.

New endowed professorship to advance digital cancer medicine in Bern

13 October 2025

With over 3,500 active organizations, AlpICT’s new map showcases the vitality and diversity of Western Switzerland’s digital landscape.

AlpICT unveils an interactive map of Western Switzerland’s IT ecosystem

7 October 2025

Neuchâtel’s CSEM has introduced DriverCheck, a breakthrough in-cabin monitoring system designed to detect fatigue, stress, and sudden medical events, without using wearables or transmitting data to the cloud.

CSEM unveils DriverCheck, an AI-powered “guardian angel” for drivers

7 October 2025

Geneva-based Multiwave Technologies has secured CHF 3.6 million to accelerate regulatory approval of its portable MRI device and establish a new assembly facility in the United States.

Multiwave raises CHF 3.6 million and opens US operations in Boston

1 October 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (August 2025)

1 September 2025

A study by CHUV and UNIGE published in Nature Neuroscience shows that virtual reality scenarios can activate the human immune system in the absence of real pathogens.

CHUV and UNIGE study shows virtual reality can trigger an immune response

20 August 2025

Researchers from HUG and UNIGE have developed patient-derived lung cancer “mini-tumors” to rapidly identify the most effective personalized treatments.

Geneva team develops lung cancer “mini-tumors” to accelerate personalized treatments

13 August 2025

Researchers at the University of Geneva have uncovered that astrocytes in the brain’s cortex originate from two distinct types of progenitors, a finding that could reshape therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders.

University of Geneva researchers uncover two distinct origins of key brain cells

11 August 2025

Biopôle has evolved its Start Up Fund into a 24 month scheme combining non dilutive capital, investor training and growth support.

Biopôle launches enhanced Investment Programme to boost life sciences start‑ups

6 August 2025

Bern-based medtech Compremium is testing its compressibility-based device in patients with thyroid nodules to improve diagnostic precision and reduce unnecessary surgeries.

Compremium launches human study for non-invasive thyroid cancer diagnostic

15 July 2025

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