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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

Two start-ups from Western Switzerland’s Health Valley, AzureCell Therapies and Myriad Optics, have each been awarded CHF 150,000 through the Gebert Rüf Stiftung’s Innobooster programme, which supports high-potential projects emerging from Swiss universities.

AzureCell Therapies and Myriad Optics awarded by Gebert Rüf Stiftung’s Innobooster programme

11 August 2025

Geneva Business School launches Switzerland’s first MBA in Biotech Management, blending business strategy with biotech innovation.

Geneva Business School launches Switzerland’s first MBA in Biotech Management

4 August 2025

Geneva reaffirms its global standing by securing 5th place in the 2025 edition of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index, highlighting the region’s continued excellence in quality of life, infrastructure, and public services.

Business environment

Geneva ranks 5th in the world’s most liveable cities in 2025

16 July 2025

Neuchâtel, renowned globally for its watchmaking heritage, has evolved into a dynamic hub of cutting-edge innovation. Today, the canton leverages its tradition of precision craftsmanship to excel in fields as diverse as blockchain, quantum technology, renewable energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. The canton of Neuchâtel’s transformation highlights its unique ability to merge historical excellence with visionary innovation, positioning itself as a leading force within Switzerland’s economic landscape.

Neuchâtel, a legacy of precision driving tomorrow’s innovation

Superlab Suisse will open a new laboratory at Campus Biotech in Geneva in January 2026, strengthening the region’s innovation infrastructure for life sciences start-ups.

Superlab expands to Geneva with new lab at Campus Biotech

25 June 2025

Launched in Hamburg, the ORYL F1 marks a new milestone for EPFL spin-off ORYL Photonics, combining speed, precision, and sustainability for drug development.

ORYL Photonics launches breakthrough solubility and aggregation measurement platform

24 June 2025

With continued leadership in government efficiency and infrastructure, Switzerland has been named the world’s most competitive economy in the 2025 edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.

Switzerland tops IMD’s 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking

17 June 2025

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