Research, Problem Solving, Innovation & Translation
The DBE provides practical innovative biomedical engineering solutions for clinical challenges and covers the whole translation process from bench to bedside by developing and validating clinical applications and supporting approval processes.

Organization, Collaboration & Environment
The DBE is a multidisciplinary network of research groups and clinicians and combines life sciences with complementary expertise. It is a research department that is embedded in the Faculty of Medicine, integrated in a clinical environment and part of an ecosystem of med-tech spin-offs, industry, and proximity to pharma and hospitals. In this constellation, the DBE is a unique platform in Switzerland and the EU.

Talents & Education
The DBE’s motivated faculty provides excellent education, capacity building, and integrates our interdisciplinary students directly into ongoing research activities.

Finances & Structural Resources
The DBE is secured by solid structural funding by the University, resp. the Faculty of Medicine covering the core facilities, research-IT, safety, and administration. To stabilize it in the future, at least one permanent University professorship in every research cluster will be needed. The DBE is an interesting partner for innovative research and able to secure substantial third-party funding exceeding the structural funding approximately three to four times.