Memento Life Sciences

Conferences - Seminars

19NOV

Constructing and Using a Locomotor Circuit in Drosophila

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (sandwiches served) Abstract / Bio (about the speaker): Richard Mann is the Higgins Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, and holds an Interdisciplinary Faculty appointment in the Department of Systems Biology. He uses the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system for studying a range of problems related to ... Read more about "Constructing and Using a Locomotor Circuit in Drosophila"

By Prof. Richard Mann, Columbia University, New York City, NY (USA)

19NOV

12:15-13:15 SG 1

Rencontre exceptionnelle avec le chef étoilé Alain Passard

Rencontre exceptionnelle avec Alain Passard, chef étoilé, récemment élu «meilleur chef du monde» par ses pairs. Alain Passard a été le premier chef à passer dès 2001 d’une cuisine animale à une cuisine « légumière ». Cet artiste des feuilles, des racines et des tiges, place le légume au cœur de l’assiette et fait redécouvrir ... Read more about "Rencontre exceptionnelle avec le chef étoilé Alain Passard"

By Alain Passard

20NOV

12:15-13:15 Campus Biotech, H8 Auditorium D

Rhythms for Cognition: Communication through Coherence

I will show that continuous optogenetic stimulation of excitatory neurons in visual cortex results in strong gamma-band oscillations, and respective white-noise stimulation reveals gamma-band resonance. Correspondingly, visual stimulation with artificial or natural stimuli induces gamma-band synchronization. Gamma in visual area V4 entails gamma-rhythmic modulation of the gain of spike responses and of behavioral reaction times. ... Read more about "Rhythms for Cognition: Communication through Coherence"

By Prof Pascal Fries, Ernst Strüngmann Institute, Frankfurt, GE

21NOV

12:15-13:15

BMI SEMINAR // The Projective Consciousness Model: Integrating perception, imagination, emotion and action in a global cybernetic framework

The Projective Consciousness Model (PCM) (Rudrauf et al, 2017) is an attempt to unify psychology computationally, with the broadest possible explanatory power about a multiplicity of phenomena and behaviours, from perception, imagination, appraisal, emotion, social cognition, motivation, and action. The PCM advances previous formulations of active inference by featuring an explicit psychological and cybernetic model ... Read more about "BMI SEMINAR // The Projective Consciousness Model: Integrating perception, imagination, emotion and action in a global cybernetic framework"

By David Rudrauf, Laboratory of Multimodal Modelling of Emotion & Feeling ...

21NOV

17:00-19:00 STCC

Rencontre 5 à 7 entre les enseignants en biologie et chimie des gymnases romands et de l’EPFL

La rencontre se tiendra le 21 novembre 2018 au Swiss Tech Convention Center en marge des journées d’information des gymnasiens. Le programme a été élaboré avec les enseignants des gymnases et propose une partie informative, une intervention scientifique ainsi que des workshops. Les personnes intéressées peuvent aussi profiter des présentations, activités proposées aux gymnasiens au ... Read more about "Rencontre 5 à 7 entre les enseignants en biologie et chimie des gymnases romands et de l’EPFL"

By divers

21NOV

17:15-18:45 UNIL - Bâtiment Amphimax - Salle 410

CHANGEZ D’ÉCHELLE! - Cycle de conférences publiques

Comment l’échelle d’observation d’un phénomène peut-elle influencer la recherche? À quelles conditions est-il possible de passer d’une échelle à une autre? Ce passage, que l’on métaphorise souvent en termes de distance, est-il discontinu ou continu? Quel rôle joue l’instrumentation, la modélisation et les outils numériques dans ces divers niveaux d’analyse? Les mêmes questions se posent ... Read more about "CHANGEZ D’ÉCHELLE! - Cycle de conférences publiques"

By Aurélio Bay

22NOV

09:00-10:00 AI 1153

Special LMNN Seminar- RNA-binding proteins in neurodegeneration – from nuclear transport defects to aberrant phase transitions

Pathological protein aggregates are a central hallmark of all neurodegenerative diseases. In the related disorders ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and FTD (frontotemporal dementia), the pathological aggregates consist mostly of the ubiquitous RNA-binding proteins TDP-43 or FUS. Both proteins are usually located in the nucleus, whereas in neurons and glial cells of ALS/FTD patients, they are ... Read more about "Special LMNN Seminar- RNA-binding proteins in neurodegeneration – from nuclear transport defects to aberrant phase transitions"

By Dorothee Dormann, BioMedizinisches Centrum (BMC) Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München - LMU, Germany

22NOV

10:15 SV 1717

Mechanical force mediated 3D organogenesis withstanding gravity controlled by YAP

Abstract: Cells of terrestrial animals are constantly exposed to external forces including gravity. However, the complex 3D structure of the body and its organs form without being flattened. A century ago, the mathematical biologist D’Arcy Thompson predicted in ‘On Growth and Form’ that terrestrial animal body shapes are entirely conditioned by gravity, but the prediction ... Read more about "Mechanical force mediated 3D organogenesis withstanding gravity controlled by YAP"

By Makoto Furutani-Seiki, M.D.,Ph.D
Professor, Department of Systems ...

22NOV

11:00-12:30 INF 328

A macromodeling approach to accelerate multiscale EM simulations, with application to metasurface antennas, 3D ICs and power cables

Electromagnetic simulations play a crucial role in the design of antennas, integrated circuits, and power grids. Unfortunately, the multiscale structure of many practical designs defies even the best method of moments (MoM) solvers. For example, while metasurface antennas have thousands of unit cells, existing simulators can barely handle a few cells. We present a new ... Read more about "A macromodeling approach to accelerate multiscale EM simulations, with application to metasurface antennas, 3D ICs and power cables"

By Prof. Piero Triverio, University of Toronto

22NOV

12:00-13:00 EPFL SV 1717

“Metabolism driving Cancer Metastasis”

John and Lola Grace Distinguished Lecture in Cancer Research Read more about "“Metabolism driving Cancer Metastasis”"

By Professor Sarah Fendt, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology, Leuven ...

23NOV

09:00-18:30

Neuroprosthetics Annual Research Symposium

With the support of the Bertarelli Foundation, the EPFL Center for Neuroprosthetics is launching an Annual Research Symposium to involve the academic, industrial and clinical communities into interdisciplinary discussions on current and future trends in technologies and applications of neuroprosthetic research. The First Neuroprosthetics Annual Research Symposium will be held on November 23rd, 2018, at ... Read more about "Neuroprosthetics Annual Research Symposium"

By Keynote speakers: Josef Parvizi & Florian Solzbacher.

23NOV

11:00-12:00 SV 1717

Morphogenesis: from whole organism integration to biophysical principles

By Dr. Maria Leptin

26NOV

14:15 AI 1153

BMPs and pollutants: a dual perverse effect on both mammary epithelial stem cells and their niche

By Dr. Véronique Maguer Satta CRCL, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie ...

28NOV

16:00 AI 1153

The Language of Science

Most scientists are too busy doing research to think much about the language they actually use in their work. However, accompanying the rise of modern science since the 17th century has been an increasingly specialized use of language, with its own vocabulary, grammar, and structural organization. While this provides for clear and direct communication of ... Read more about "The Language of Science"

By Jeremy Garwood, Science and Society unit, University of Strasbourg, France

30NOV

11:00-12:00 SV 1717

Meeting the therapeutic challenge of Huntington’s disease’

By Prof. Sarah J. Tabrizi

03DEC

04DEC

SV 1717

BMI Symposium // Controlling Behavior in Animals and Robots

With this symposium, we aim to facilitate discussion between leading neuroscientists and roboticists interested in discovering algorithms for selecting and executing actions. The speakers will describe state-of-the-art studies investigating action selection, decision-making, motor control, cognition, active sensing, and multimodal integration in flies, rodents, models, and robots. Read more about "BMI Symposium // Controlling Behavior in Animals and Robots"

05DEC

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // Hypothalamic circuits for cognition and action

Lesions of the hypothalamus severely impair motor and cognitive functions, indicating a critical role for hypothalamus in these processes. However, underlying circuits and neural dynamics are poorly understood. The hypothalamus contains several genetically-distinct classes of brain-wide projecting neurons, such are orexin and melanin-concentrating-hormone neurons, which co-release these neuropeptides with GABA or glutamate. We have been ... Read more about "BMI SEMINAR // Hypothalamic circuits for cognition and action"

By Denis Burdakov, Dept. Of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich ...

05DEC

14:00-15:00 BC 420

The quest for habitable worlds and a look back at Earth

The quest for life beyond Earth has a profound impact on all people and civilisations, irrespective of their cultures or beliefs. For millennia, human beings have wondered “are we alone?”. The onset of exoplanet discoveries, which started 20 years ago, inspires hope that this question may be eventually answered. In this talk I will describe ... Read more about "The quest for habitable worlds and a look back at Earth"

By Brice-Olivier Demory

06DEC

12:00-13:00 EPFL SV 1717

“Dynamics of T cell responses to tumor antigens”

John and Lola Grace Distinguished Lecture in Cancer Research Read more about "“Dynamics of T cell responses to tumor antigens”"

By Professor Pedro Romero, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of ...

07DEC

11:00-12:00 SV 1717

Using telomeres to understand the DNA damage response

By Dr. Titia de Lange

10DEC

10:15-11:00 SV 1717

Soft Microrobotics and its Application in Medicine

Institute of Microengineering - Distinguished Lecture Abstract: The field of micro and nano robotics has made impressive strides over the past decade as researchers have created a variety of small devices capable of locomotion within liquid environments. Robust fabrication techniques have been developed, some devices have been functionalized for potential applications, and therapies are being ... Read more about "Soft Microrobotics and its Application in Medicine"

By Prof. Dr. Brad Nelson, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

10DEC

12:15 SV 1717

"Nanomaterias-based biosensors for diagnostics applications"

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (sandwiches served) Abstract: To be provided. Bio: After his PhD (1991) at Tirana University, in the topic of Ion-Selective-Electrodes (ISEs) designs and applications in clinical and environmental analysis, Dr. Merkoçi worked as postdoc at other European research centres and USA in the field of nanobiosensors and lab-on-a-chip technologies. His postdoc ... Read more about ""Nanomaterias-based biosensors for diagnostics applications""

By Prof. Arben Merkoci,Institut Català de Nanociencia i Nanotecnologia (ICN2 ...

11DEC

12:15 SV 1717

Functional interplay between chromatin organizers and condensins for the control of chromosome conformation and segregation in bacteria

Condensation of DNA molecules results in the formation of chromosomes. In bacteria, the chromosome is a folded structure called nucleoid. The objectives of our laboratory are to reveal the principles of chromosome organization, characterize the molecular mechanisms involved, and analyze the coordination of chromosome segregation with progression of the cell cycle in different bacterial models. ... Read more about "Functional interplay between chromatin organizers and condensins for the control of chromosome conformation and segregation in bacteria"

By Frédéric Boccard, Institut de Biologie Intégrative de la Cellule, CNRS ...

12DEC

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI Seminar // Synaptic encoding of associative fear memory in engram cell pathways

In associative fear learning, experimental subjects learn to associate a neutral sensory cue or context with an aversive stimulus and display fear responses to the cue or context that predicts danger. Recent studies have identified memory engram cells, a population of neurons that is activated by associative fear learning and whose reactivation results in fear ... Read more about "BMI Seminar // Synaptic encoding of associative fear memory in engram cell pathways"

By Jun-Hyeong Cho, Department of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, University ...

17DEC

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

Innate DNA sensing through the cGAS-STING system - Blurring the boundary between PAMP and DAMP

Abstract : The life of any organism depends on the ability of cells to accurately recognize and eliminate harmful microbes. In order to detect the immense repertoire of pathogenic entities, the innate immune system of mammals has evolved a range of distinct sensing strategies. One major mechanism is based on the recognition of microbial DNA ... Read more about "Innate DNA sensing through the cGAS-STING system - Blurring the boundary between PAMP and DAMP"

By Dr Andrea Ablasser

17DEC

16:00-17:00 SV 1717

In situ analyses of protein structural changes in health and disease

Protein conformational changes induced by external perturbations or internal cues can profoundly influence protein activity and thus modulate cellular physiology. Mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomic techniques are routinely used to measure changes in protein abundance, post-translational modification and protein interactors, but much less is known about alterations in protein structures. Prof. Paola Picotti will present a ... Read more about "In situ analyses of protein structural changes in health and disease"

By Professor Paola Picotti

18DEC

12:15-13:15 Campus Biotech, H8 Auditorium

Printed EEG and EMG electronic-tattoos for neurological applications

Electroencephalography and surface electromyography are notoriously cumbersome technologies. A typical setup may involve bulky electrodes, dandling wires, and a large amplifier unit. The wide adaptation of these technologies in numerous applications has been accordingly fairly limited. Thanks to the availability of printed electronics technologies, it is now possible to dramatically simplify these techniques. Elegant electrode ... Read more about "Printed EEG and EMG electronic-tattoos for neurological applications"

By Prof Yael Hanein, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IS

19DEC

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // Cerebral cortex interneuron myelination: Fundamental mechanisms and clinical implications

By Steven Kushner, Department of Psychiatry, Erasmus MC: University Medical Center ...

20DEC

09:00-10:00 SV 1717

Neural Circuits and Behavior - Progress Report

‘Neural Circuits and Behavior Progress Reports’ provide a forum for scientific discussion of ongoing research projects at the Brain Mind Institute related to neural circuit function. Anyone is welcome to attend these presentations, which take place monthly, usually on the 1st or 2nd Thursday of each month in room SV 1 717. Read more about "Neural Circuits and Behavior - Progress Report"

By Johannes Burtscher, Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology and Neuroproteomics, Lashuel Lab

09JAN

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // TBD

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By Alejandro Ocampo, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Biology ...

15JAN

16:15

TBA

Andreas Janshoff is Full Professor for Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Göttingen, Germany and his major research interests include membrane biophysics, cell mechanics, sensor design and single-molecule force spectroscopy. Read more about "TBA"

By Prof. Andreas Janshoff

16JAN

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // Sphingolipid metabolism: new perspectives for treating Huntington's disease

Huntington's disease (HD), the most common dominantly inherited neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by a progressive striatal and cortical neurodegeneration associated with cognitive and behavioral disturbance. So far, many are the aberrant molecular mechanisms described to be associated with the disease, however much remains to be defined. In the last decade, perturbed metabolism of gangliosides, glycosphingolipids ... Read more about "BMI SEMINAR // Sphingolipid metabolism: new perspectives for treating Huntington's disease"

By Vittorio Maglione, Centre for Neurogenetics and Rare Diseases, IRCCS Neuromed ...

23JAN

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // TBD

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By Matthew Hill, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, he Mathison Center, for Mental ...

04FEB

10:30-11:30 AI 1153

Novel Mouse Models to Study Mitochondrial Proteostasis in the Nervous System

SEMINAR of the LAUSANNE INTEGRATIVE METABOLISM and NUTRITION ALLIANCE (LIMNA) Abstract: Disturbances in the morphology and function of mitochondria cause neurological diseases, which can affect the central and peripheral nervous system. The i-AAA protease YME1L ensures mitochondrial proteostasis and regulates mitochondrial dynamics by processing of the dynamin-like GTPase OPA1. Mutations in YME1L cause a multi-systemic ... Read more about "Novel Mouse Models to Study Mitochondrial Proteostasis in the Nervous System"

By Hans-Georg SPRENGER Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Dept ...

20FEB

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // TBD

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By Marlene Bartos, Cellular and Systemic Neuroscience, Institute for Physiology I ...

06MAR

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // TBD

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By Takeshi Sakaba, Laboratory of Molecular Synaptic Function, Graduate School of ...

13MAR

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // TBD

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By Julia Lemos, Department of Neuroscience, The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis ...

19MAR

13:00-16:30 CO 120

Lecture Demonstrations in the age of YouTube

Demonstrations have been used to make lectures more interesting and accessible for a very long time – but is there any point in investing time and effort into demonstrations in the age of smartphones and instant YouTube clips? This workshop will discuss this question, as well as give practical tips on designing and using demonstrations ... Read more about "Lecture Demonstrations in the age of YouTube"

By Ilya Eigenbrot

26MAR

16:15

TBA

The Ferrell lab studies signal transduction and cell cycle regulation, mainly focusing the spatial and temporal regulation of mitotic entry and exit. They explore how the individual proteins that regulate these processes work together in circuits, generating reliable systems-level behaviors, by using quantitative experimental approaches, modeling, and theory. Much of their work make use of ... Read more about "TBA"

By Prof. James Ferrell, Stanford University School of Medecine.

27MAR

12:15-13:15 SV 1717

BMI SEMINAR // TBD

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By Carlos Ribeiro, Behavior and Metabolism Lab, Champalimaud Research, Champalimaud Centre ...

29APR

12:15 SV 1717

to be announced

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (sandwiches served) Abstract: To be provided. Bio: David M Sabatini is an American scientist and Professor of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. He has been an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute since 2008 and ... Read more about "to be announced"

By Prof. David Sabatini, Massachusettes Institute of Technology; Whitehead Institute for ...

Cultural events

11DEC

14DEC

18:30-20:00 CE 1 515

Concert de l'OChE

L'OChE vous offre ses traditionnels concerts de fin de semestre, en vous emmenant cette édition vers les souvenirs de Noël de votre enfance, animés par les extraits de Casse Noisette ou le thème de la belle Odette et de son Prince charmant, avant que La douce Pavane pour une Infante Defunte de Maurice Ravel suspendra ... Read more about "Concert de l'OChE"

Thesis defenses

22NOV

17:30 CM 1 3

Circadian clock- and feeding-dependent regulation of translation initiation and elongation in the liver

Thesis directors : Prof. F. Naef , Dr K. Sakamoto Biotechnology and Bioengineering doctoral program. Thesis 8900 Read more about "Circadian clock- and feeding-dependent regulation of translation initiation and elongation in the liver"

By Cédric André GOBET

23NOV

17:30 CO 2

Optical sensory and motor mapping of mouse dorsal cortex

Thesis directors : Prof. C. Petersen , Prof. R. Gruetter Neuroscience doctoral program. Thesis 9012 Read more about "Optical sensory and motor mapping of mouse dorsal cortex"

By Matthieu Pierre AUFFRET

26NOV

17:45 SV 1717

Functional characterization of the virulence determinant ESX-1 from Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Thesis director : Prof. S. Cole Molecular Life Sciences doctoral program. Thesis 9011 Read more about "Functional characterization of the virulence determinant ESX-1 from Mycobacterium tuberculosis"

By Paloma Julia SOLER ARNEDO

30NOV

16:00 ELA 2

The phenotypic impact of naturally occurring genetic and molecular mitochondrial variation in a Drosophila Genetic Reference Population

Thesis director : Prof. B. Deplancke Biotechnology and Bioengineering doctoral program. Thesis 9015 Read more about "The phenotypic impact of naturally occurring genetic and molecular mitochondrial variation in a Drosophila Genetic Reference Population"

By Roel Paulus Josephus BEVERS

10DEC

16:00 SV 1717

The melanization reaction in Drosophila: More than black or white

Thesis director : Prof. B. Lemaitre Molecular Life Sciences doctoral program. Thesis 8934 Read more about "The melanization reaction in Drosophila: More than black or white"

By Jan Paul DUDZIC

14DEC

18:00 ELA 1

In vitro fate mapping of stem cell development at the single cell level

Thesis director : Prof. M. Lütolf Biotechnology and Bioengineering doctoral program. Thesis 9030 Read more about "In vitro fate mapping of stem cell development at the single cell level"

By Vincent TRACHSEL

Inaugural lectures - Honorary Lecture

06DEC

17:15-18:15 SV 1717

Inaugural lecture // Membrane Proteins: from Structure Prediction to Designing Novel Functions

INAUGURAL LECTURE Abstract: The cells that make up our body communicate with their environment through nanoscopic objects called membrane proteins. These proteins reside inside lipid cell membranes, the boundaries that separate the inside of the cell from its outside. Membranes transmit signals and transport molecules that regulate critical cell functions in and out of the ... Read more about "Inaugural lecture // Membrane Proteins: from Structure Prediction to Designing Novel Functions"

By Prof. Patrick Barth, Institute of Bioengineering, EPFL

Miscellaneous

25SEP

18DEC

18:30-21:00 PO 094.0

MoveOn - Free dance lessons

MoveOn, a commission of Agepoly, offer free disco-fox lessons. Disco-fox is a couple dance that is performed on current music, on what you can hear on the radio for example. The lessons take place in the Polydôme at EPFL on Tuesdays. 18h30 : Hustle (4-count disco-fox, recommended for complete beginners) 19h45 : Disco-fox, with choreography ... Read more about "MoveOn - Free dance lessons"

By Mike Bardet, Eva Lorendeaux

12NOV

30NOV

Act for Change Food

Pendant trois semaines, toute la communauté EPFL est invitée à participer à Act for Change Food, un Challenge à relever en équipe pour expérimenter un mode de vie plus durable sur le campus! Act for Change Food ! L’objectif de cette édition consacrée à l’alimentation est d’amener la communauté EPFL à prendre conscience des impacts ... Read more about "Act for Change Food"

21NOV

18:00-20:30 Hall ELA1

PolyDoc Apero

PolyDoc organize its monthly aperos for PhD student, come and bring your friends along. For this edition, the Consulting Society at EPFL will be coming to present their activities potentially relevant for you! Looking forward to see you there in numbers Read more about "PolyDoc Apero"

Internal trainings

20NOV

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

At Octanis, we develop pragmatic, open source and low cost solutions to practical problems. Currently, we are working on developing digital nestboxes for barn owls and a rover that takes measurements of the snow surface in Antarctica. We share experiences and tools, and make rapid incremental progress while embracing failure. Above all, we accept everyone ... Read more about "Maker-Night @ Octanis"

27NOV

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

29NOV

13:30-15:30 CH G1 495

LASER HAZARDS - Complementary training

Objectives of the course - At the end of the training, participant will be able to explain laser hazards and risks. - Participant will have basic knowledge on US and European laser safety regulation and laser classes. - Participant will understand general technical, organizational and personal control measures applicable to laser risk. - Participant will ... Read more about "LASER HAZARDS - Complementary training"

By Amela Groso

04DEC

13:00-17:00 BS190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

This 4 hours course is compulsory for all the collaborators, visitors or master students at EPFL accessing a P2 or P3 laboratory. Content: Risk assessment – Functioning of the various Biosafety cabinets – donning and doffing equipment – Treating a biological spill – Inactivation and disinfection - Waste Registrations : formations.dsps@epfl.ch Read more about "FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »"

By Camille Freyssenet

04DEC

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

05DEC

09:30-12:00 RLC A1 230

Collaborative writing platforms

Working in groups with collaborative writing platforms will save you a lot of time ! Do you use LaTeX? Do you want to be able to work offline ? Do you want to save your work at different stages ? At the end of the workshop, you will be able to : To choose the ... Read more about "Collaborative writing platforms"

By EPFL Library teaching team

06DEC

09:30-11:30 RLC A1 230

Up to speed with Zotero

This workshop is for people who want to start using Zotero, a free tool that enables to collect, organize and share bibliographic references. Zotero spares its users from spending troublesome hours on the creation of a bibliography. Very useful for anyone who writes reports or theses, Zotero will be useful all along the curriculum and ... Read more about "Up to speed with Zotero"

By EPFL Library teaching team

11DEC

09:15-16:30 CO 120

Using vocal techniques to teach effectively

In this workshop, participants will apply vocal techniques to help them speak audibly, show authority through body posture, occupy space and breathe comfortably to deal with stress. Read more about "Using vocal techniques to teach effectively"

By Mandira Halder

11DEC

18:15-21:00 Octanis Microverse

Maker-Night @ Octanis

08JAN

13:00-17:00 BS190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

By Camille Freyssenet

04FEB

08FEB

08:30-19:00 PO 01

Data Science for Managers

Why take this course? The Harvard Business School calls data science the sexiest job of the 21st century, and McKinsey projects that AI could deliver an additional $13 trillion GDP to the global economy by 2030. Currently we see a revolution in data-driven business models, automation, and analysis by the fastest growing companies. Why has ... Read more about "Data Science for Managers"

By Prof. Kenneth Younge, Head of the Technology and Innovation Strategy ...

25FEB

13:00-16:30 CO 120

Flipping a Class from 0 to 180

What are good reasons to flip a class? What do students and teachers actually do in a flipped class? This workshop will introduce the participants to the various forms of flipped classroom designs and to the different instructional techniques that can be used. Hands-on activities will allow the participants to work on the design of ... Read more about "Flipping a Class from 0 to 180"

By Cécile Hardebolle

Call for proposal

28NOV

[ JDRF - Identification of Areas of Artificial Pancreas Algorithm Enhancements Through Bid-Data Analysis | Research funding ]

Aim: JDRF is committed to advancing the effectiveness and usability of artificial pancreas (AP) systems to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D). One focus area addressing both of these objectives is to improve the AP algorithm, which doses insulin autonomously based—mostly—on readings from a continuous glucose monitor and records of previously delivered insulin. JDRF challenges applicants ... Read more about "[ JDRF - Identification of Areas of Artificial Pancreas Algorithm Enhancements Through Bid-Data Analysis | Research funding ]"

29NOV

[British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | Research Funding]

To improve the prevention and treatment of infectious disease, and to promote the appropriate and effective use of antimicrobial agents, the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) awards research grants and doctoral fellowships worldwide in the following areas of interest, as well as grants for short-term visits to the UK to institutions and individuals. RESEARCH ... Read more about "[British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | Research Funding]"

01DEC

[ The Tom Wahlig Foundation - Funding for research on hereditary spastic paraplegias | Research funding]

The Tom Wahlig Foundation supports research projects on hereditary spastic paraplegias. Topics to be covered may be clinical, genetic or functional in nature. The primary focus does not have to be HSP, but a conceptual connection to the disease should be evident. Projects may represent self-contained small studies, or be intended to generate preliminary data ... Read more about "[ The Tom Wahlig Foundation - Funding for research on hereditary spastic paraplegias | Research funding]"

01DEC

[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - MDA Venture Philanthropy | Research funding ]

Aim: MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP) is the Muscular Dystrophy Association's drug development program, which operates within MDA's Translational Research program. MVP is exclusively focused on funding the discovery and clinical application of treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases. Adapting elements of the venture capital model, the MVP business plan is characterized by an emphasis on ... Read more about "[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - MDA Venture Philanthropy | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[FIFTH NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS]

Aim: The National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR) programme seeks to promote innovative, top-tier research initiatives with a long-term perspective. NCCR research projects must be of national significance and promote the sustainable development of competence centres and structural capacities at higher education institutions. To this end, NCCR leaders, in collaboration with their Home Institutions ... Read more about "[FIFTH NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS]"

03DEC

[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Scientific Scholar Awards | Research funding ]

Aim: The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer is announcing funds for approximately two Scientific Scholar awards to be allocated based on scientific merit. Two-year grants at $120,000 each, Scientific Scholar Awards are intended to assist promising laboratory and clinical scientists in pursuing a career as an independent investigator in ovarian cancer research. Duration: 2 years ... Read more about "[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Scientific Scholar Awards | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Pilot Study Awards | Research funding ]

Aim: The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer is announcing funds for approximately twelve Pilot Study Program awards to be allocated based on scientific merit. One-year awards at $75,000 each, Pilot Study Program awards will support investigator-initiated projects in all areas of ovarian cancer research. In addition, projects designed to analyze data from already funded clinical ... Read more about "[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Pilot Study Awards | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - Discovery Research Grants | Research funding ]

Aim: Discovery Research Grants are awarded to independent, established investigators to accelerate progress toward understanding and treating neuromuscular disease. Discovery research includes the search for understanding the causes of disease, unraveling pathways involved in disease, identifying novel drug targets, and testing new strategies to treat disease. The goal for discovery research is to form a ... Read more about "[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - Discovery Research Grants | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[ Muscular Dystrophy Association - Development Grants | Research funding ]

Aim: MDA Development Grants are awarded to senior postdoctoral researchers on the brink of becoming independent investigators and are intended as seed money to help launch the scientific programs of promising new neuromuscular disease researchers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit hypothesis-driven applications on innovative research. Applications should directly relate to a disease in MDA’s ... Read more about "[ Muscular Dystrophy Association - Development Grants | Research funding ]"

10DEC

[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Aim: BRIDGE is a joint programme conducted by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI). It offers new funding opportunities at the intersection of basic research and science-based innovation, thereby supplementing the funding activities of the two organisations. Bridge Proof of Concept projects support young researchers (see eligibility ... Read more about "[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

14DEC

[ EPILEPSY FOUNDATION - 2019 Shark Tank Competition | Research funding ]

Aim: The Epilepsy Therapy Project, an initiative of the Epilepsy Foundation, is inviting entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in epilepsy treatment and care for its eighth annual Shark Tank Competition. This award will support support the development and commercialization of an important new product, technology, or therapeutic concept to help people with ... Read more about "[ EPILEPSY FOUNDATION - 2019 Shark Tank Competition | Research funding ]"

15DEC

[ SAMS - National MD-PhD Program | Research Funding]

The SAMS and the Swiss National Science Foundation, with the support of private foundations and in collaboration with the Swiss School of Public Health, award each year a limited number of competitive MD-PhD scholarships. MD-PhD scholarships enable young physicians to complete a doctoral research training in natural sciences, public health sciences, clinical research or biomedical ... Read more about "[ SAMS - National MD-PhD Program | Research Funding]"

18DEC

[ European Hematology Association (EHA) | Research funding ]

The European Hematology Association (EHA) fosters basic, translational and clinical research in hematology in Europe by supporting postdoctoral researchers in advancing their career (e.g. towards becoming the leader of a research group). EHA offers 3 types of grants: 1. Physician Scientist Research Grant Who can apply: Physician scientists (MD or equivalent) within 4 years after ... Read more about "[ European Hematology Association (EHA) | Research funding ]"

15JAN

[ BRANCO WEISS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ]

The Branco Weiss Fellowship (Society in Science) is a postdoctoral program for exceptionally qualified young researchers. The fellowship consists of a personal research grant that enables the fellows to work on their projects in all disciplines, at an academic institution of their choice anywhere in the world, for up to 5 years. The fellowship is ... Read more about "[ BRANCO WEISS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ]"

15JAN

[ EPFLinnovators I Fellowship funding ]

EPFLinnovators co-funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie: A doctoral programme for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs EPFLinnovators is a four-year doctoral programme based in the dynamic environment of the EPFL campus, Switzerland. To develop the innovation potential of PhD students, the EPFLinnovators programme integrates a six-month to two-year secondment in the non-academic sector into the doctoral programme. Furthermore, the programme ... Read more about "[ EPFLinnovators I Fellowship funding ]"

18JAN

[Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Research | Research funding]

Rising Tide supports innovative and unique patient-centered clinical trials that have the potential to immediately impact the lives of cancer patients. The foundation supports early stages clinical studies focused on prevention, detection, treatments and aftercare, and translational research. does NOT support basic research or phase IV trials. Who can apply: new and established clinical investigators. ... Read more about "[Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Research | Research funding]"

31JAN

[ Swiss Cancer League | Outgoing Mobility funding for PostDoc in medical oncology ]

The Swiss Cancer League and the Swiss Cancer Research foundation present a bursary programme to secure high-level research in clinical oncology in Switzerland by offering young investigators the possibility to visit a leading research centre abroad in order to acquire and return with advanced training and further education. The Call does NOT support basic research ... Read more about "[ Swiss Cancer League | Outgoing Mobility funding for PostDoc in medical oncology ]"

31JAN

[ Swiss Cancer League - Cancer research Grant | Research funding ]

The Swiss Cancer League and the Swiss Cancer Research foundation call for Basic, clinical, epidemiological and psychosocial research projects with distinct cancer relevance, contributing to new observations or knowledge on the causes, prevention or treatment of cancer. Priority is given to patient-oriented research projects. Industry-related projects are NOT supported. Who can apply: principle investigator with ... Read more about "[ Swiss Cancer League - Cancer research Grant | Research funding ]"

01FEB

[ Novartis Foundation for Medical-Biological Research | Research Projects ]

The purpose of the Novartis Foundation for Medical-Biological Research is to foster medical-biological science by means of financial support for research projects conducted at Swiss universities or research institutions in the field of medicine and medically oriented biology/biochemistry. Projects with a Novartis drug as a research focus are NOT eligible. Who can apply: Only Senior ... Read more about "[ Novartis Foundation for Medical-Biological Research | Research Projects ]"

01FEB

[ HEALTH CANADA - Drug Checking Technology Challenge | Research funding ]

Aim: Health Canada has launched a challenge to improve on drug checking technology to allow the community of people who use drugs and those who support them to make more informed decisions based on the composition of a drug and to reduce harm. The challenge is to create a rapid, accurate, easy to use, and ... Read more about "[ HEALTH CANADA - Drug Checking Technology Challenge | Research funding ]"

15FEB

[ TaNeDS (Take a New Challenge for Drug diScovery) | Research funding ]

TaNeDS (Take a New Challenge for Drug diScovery) is Daiichi Sankyo's call for projects aiming at generating breakthrough pharmaceutical drugs for human health in one of Daiichi Sankyo's research interests: oncology, pain / neuroscience, cardiovascular and renal diseases, rare diseases, other diseases, cell therapy, technology and related research. Who can apply: partnerships between scientists in ... Read more about "[ TaNeDS (Take a New Challenge for Drug diScovery) | Research funding ]"

31MAR

[ The OPO Foundation | Research Funding ]

The OPO Foundation supports basic and applied research projects within or linked to the disciplines of pharmacy and medicine. Restrictions: The Foundation supports concrete, self-contained and broad-based projects that are not taken into account by the public sector. Projects must be based in Switzerland. Smaller projects abroad with a connection to Switzerland may also be ... Read more about "[ The OPO Foundation | Research Funding ]"

15MAY