The vision of the DBE is a world where health care needs are met by innovative biomedical research and engineering solutions. We translate basic science and engineering into medical knowledge and healthcare innovations. We provide high quality education and capacity building for academics, clinicians, and industrial partners. We adhere to the policy of the University of Basel and promote an interdisciplinary culture of dialog, appreciation, respect, honesty, and tolerance. We are committed to scientific integrity, reliability, transparency, and good scientific practice. We value and foster enthusiasm and passion for science.
The DBE is a joint venture of the University of Basel, the University Hospital Basel and the University Children’s Hospital Basel and is associated with researchers of the University Center for Dental Medicine Basel. The department has currently almost 130 members working in four focal areas. A Master of Science program and a PhD program aim to contribute to an enriching environment in the field of biomedical engineering. Moreover, the department is place of origin for a number of award winning medtech spin-offs. Two good examples of our translational work can be found in the new annual report of the University Hospital Basel, one on the use of Virtual Reality, and one on Laser Bone Surgery.
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Research study «nose to knee» in the magazine «Akzent» of Pro Senectute
The magazine «Akzent» of Pro Senectute has published an interesting article about the latest developments from the research study «nose to knee».
3D Print Lab in the magazine «Akzent» of Pro Senectute
The revolutionary process of 3D printing is being increasingly used at the point-of-care. A pioneer in the practical implementation is the University Hospital Basel (USB) with its interdisciplinary 3D Print Lab led by the...
1st MD-PhD SNF Grant at the DBE
Within their "National MD-PhD Programme", the Swiss Academies of Arts and Science and the Swiss National Science Foundation are funding the PhD project of Philippe Valmaggia at CIAN. His project is the first to be funded within the National...