ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research focuses on creating innovative healthcare technology by integrating biomedical engineering and medicine departments at the University of Bern. The center conducts research units to address unmet needs in preventive medicine, diagnostics, therapy, and disease management.

ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research

Higher Education

University of Bern

ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research | 5,539 followers on LinkedIn. University of Bern&#39;s Competence Center on Biomedical Engineering Research | The ARTORG is a Competence Center of the University of Bern and together with the Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, creates the medical technology hub of Switzerland&#39;s capital. In its unique constellation as an engineering department within a medical faculty, ARTORG has been delivering a decade of ambitious biomedical engineering research, teaching and development across a wide variety of clinical areas, today represented in eleven independent research groups:

AI in Health and Nutrition
AI in Medical Imaging
Cardiovascular Engineering
Image-guided Therapy
Computational Bioengineering
Gerontechnology and Rehabilitation
Hearing Research Laboratory
Motor Learning and Neurorehabilitation
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
Organs-on-Chip Technologies
Urogenital Engineering
and our workshop: Mechanical Design and Production

We leverage dedicated medical and technological expertise through close collaboration with our clinical partners and develop revolutionary approaches we translate into new medical devices. The bandwidth of our research ranges from answering novel clinical challenges to improving existing approaches and medical technology with competences from pure algorithmic developments across component and systems development all the way to clinical validation.

Research Associate at ARTORG Biomedical Engineering Research - diabetes technology group

Marko Jankovic

Shaokai (Kai) Zheng PhD

PhD researcher in biomedical engineering, Data Science consultant

Paulo Eduardo Sampaio

Group head - Urogenital engineering group at ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research

Francesco Clavica

🌟 Event Recap: Bern Biomedical Engineering Network 2024 – From Vision to Startup 🌟 Yesterday, over 70 attendees from the #BernBiomedicalEngineeringNetwork joined us at sitem-insel , Bern, to explore the journey from startup vision to market success. This year’s topic, “From Vision to Startup,” highlighted Bern’s exceptional support ecosystem, with resources from the Sitem StartUp Club (SSC) , #InnovationOffice , Euresearch , and Innosuisse . Key takeaways: ➡ Insightful programs and resources for new ventures ➡ Inspiring stories from BBEN founders ➡ Great connections made at the post-event Apéro A big thank you to all partners, speakers, and attendees who made the day a success! #BernBiomedical #BBEN2024 #HealthcareInnovation #Networking Retinai #TightValve #CathNova Universität Bern Berner Fachhochschule BFH Dr. Heiko Visarius Maria Anselmi Stefanie Dobitz Thomas Niederhauser Sasha Hugentobler Silje Ekroll Jahren Pascal Buchs

🚀 New Career Opportunity at the ARTORG Center! 🚀 Are you passionate about science communication and eager to dive into the world of biomedical research? The ARTORG Center at the University of Bern is looking for a Communications and Public Relations Specialist to join our team immediately! In this role, you'll help shape the public perception of our groundbreaking research – through our website, newsletters, social media, and press releases. Your Responsibilities: ✨ Create and write content for various communication channels ✨ Support development of annual reports, marketing materials, and brochures ✨ Organize and assist with events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences ✨ Collaborate closely with researchers to make complex scientific concepts engaging and accessible to a broad audience What You Bring: 📚 Background in Communications or a related field, or current enrollment in a degree program in communications, media studies, engineering, or a related STEM field 🌍 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German 🎨 Creativity, initiative, and ideally experience with CMS, social media, and basic graphic design tools ❤️ Interest in biomedical topics and motivation to learn more in this area What We Offer: 🎓 Work in a dynamic, academic team environment 📈 Diverse tasks in an innovative research field 🏡 Flexible working hours, remote work options (after training period), and flat hierarchies Interested? We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to the ARTORG team! 😊 #JobOpportunity #ScienceCommunication #BiomedicalResearch #MedTech #UniversityOfBern #ARTORG We’re #hiring . Know anyone who might be interested?

🚨 Reminder: Just One Week to Go! 🚨 Bern Biomedical Engineering Network Event – 7th November 2024, Bern 🚀 Time flies, and we're just a week away from our BBEN Event on 7th November 2024, from 14:00 – 18:00h, at sitem-insel! We’re excited to share that the program has been slightly adjusted to ensure an even richer experience for our attendees – check it out! 👇🏼 🔗 Full program details and registration: https://lnkd.in/gEZhm959 Don't miss your chance to join us in the Auditorium – secure your spot today! 👥 We look forward to seeing you there! #BiomedicalEngineering #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship sitem-insel AG , Euresearch , University of Bern , Berner Fachhochschule BFH , VISARTIS Healthcare GmbH , Sitem StartUp Club (SSC) , Innosuisse

Exciting Update! 🧠 Yet another 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 has just been published in World #Neurosurgery , focusing on a breakthrough in training for microvascular anastomosis using our cutting-edge #4DSurgicalSimulator on Microsurgical Bypass module! 🔬 🚀 Title: Validation of a Dynamic 4D Microsurgical Bypass Simulator for Training and Teaching #𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗔𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 🔗 Journal Link: https://lnkd.in/gWxVCifD 📖 Key Insights: ✅ 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Evaluate the performance of surgeons participating in #cerebralbypasstechniques in high-fidelity #keyhole 𝟯𝗗-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 with integrated pulsatile blood flow. ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: The study demonstrated that the simulation difficulty 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, highlighting improvements in #bypasstechniques and instrument handling for both in-training and certified neurosurgeons. ✅ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: The simulator effectively replicates the complete surgical workflow, providing an immersive training environment with 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 and micro-anatomy. ✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀: With no need for specialized lab equipment or ethical approval, the model offers 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, multiple artery sizes, various levels of complexity, and a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 to 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. ✅ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Some limitations include the disparity of vessel walls in 3D printing and a need for further investigation into more realistic microvascular layers. 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://lnkd.in/duAWtjQs At SurgeonsLab, we're committed to advancing surgical education through innovative simulation technology. This study marks another milestone in improving training standards for microsurgical procedures. This study is a breakthrough in surgical training, providing a valuable tool to help surgeons build and maintain critical bypass skills. #Neurosurgery #SimulationTraining #MedicalEducation #BypassSurgery #SurgeonsLab #TransformingSurgery ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research University of Bern Insel Gruppe American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Ville Soppi Johanna Kuhmonen Aki Laakso Juri Kivelev Anni Pohjola Sami Tetri Janek Frantzén Miikka Korja Mette Nissen Ahmad Hafez Anna Maria Auricchio Francesco Calvanese Ines Badic Elisa Netti Ville Nurminen Mika Niemelä MD PhD Nataliya Urtikova, MD, PhD, MBA Alicia McNeely

SurgeonsLab

Congrats on the collaborative breakthrough in Lung-on-Chip technology! AlveoliX , Vitrocell Systems GmbH , University of Bern , and Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) are driving advances in human respiratory research.

🌟Exciting news from our ARTORG-Spin-Off, AlveoliX , and the Department for BioMedical Research at the University of Bern !

Congratulations to our spin-off project, ValTech Lifesciences . ValTech has received a CHF 150,000 kick from Venture Kick to further advance its innovative projects. Special applause for the co-founders, Shaokai (Kai) Zheng PhD and Dominik Obrist , whose expertise is driving innovation at ValTech. ValTech Lifesciences is bringing together state-of-the-art fluid mechanical and cardiovascular engineering research to develop the next-gen heart valve prostheses that improve the quality-of-life of patients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBAbvw73 Innovation Office University of Bern , University of Bern , sitem-insel AG , Insel Gruppe

🚨 Event Alert 🚨 Bern Biomedical Engineering Network Event – 7th November 2024, Bern 🚀 Its our pleasure to invite you to the upcoming Bern Biomedical Engineering Network (BBEN) Event on 7th November 2024, from 14:00 – 18:00h, at sitem-insel! This time, we are focusing on the process of startup generation – from the very first ideas to market entry “From Vision to Startup”. With the Entrepreneurship Center der Uni Bern Center, the Innovation Office University of Bern , the sitem Sitem StartUp Club (SSC) Club, Euresearch , be-advanced AG and Innosuisse , amongst others, our capital city has a unique environment in which patient-centered research can spark, entrepreneurial ideas can thrive and state-of-the-art technological solutions find their way into clinical routines fast. ✨ Why attend? - Learn about programs and tools to support young entrepreneurs. - Hear the inspiring stories of successful BBEN startup founders. - Network and exchange ideas at our Network Apéro. 🔗 For the detailed program and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gEZhm959 Secure your spot in the Auditorium now – we look forward to seeing you there! 👥 #BiomedicalEngineering #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #HealthcareInnovation #BernEvents #Networking #MedicalTechnology #BBEN #SitemInsel #ResearchAndDevelopment #ClinicalInnovation #TechToMarket , sitem-insel AG , Berner Fachhochschule BFH , VISARTIS Healthcare GmbH , University of Bern , Insel Gruppe

🖍️ Mark Your Calendars! 🏥 Join us on the 19th of September 2024 for a Symposium on Ureteral Obstructions and Stents. 🗓️ Date: 19th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:30 - 19:30 📍 Location: Room H810, Murtenstrasse 35, 3008 Bern This symposium will cover research from basic science to clinical and translational studies. Invited experts will discuss the challenges associated with ureteral obstructions, the limitations of current treatments, and the latest technologies that have the potential to enhance patient care. Gain insights and connect with leading professionals in the field! 📝 Free Registration & Additional Information: Visit our website for more details and to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gUSvuW_K #MedSymposium #MedTech #HealthEvent #Stents #PatientCare #MedicalSymposium #UreteralObstruction #Innovation #Events #ClinicalResearch #Technology #MedicalStents #PatientCareInnovation #Bern sitem-insel AG , Insel Gruppe , University of Bern

We are pleased to announce that Pascal Buchs , one of our previous MSc students, has been awarded the competitive BRIDGE Proof of Concept grant. 🎉 This accomplishment will further the development of his innovative project, TightValve - First surgical device for measuring valve leakage during heart surgery. ❤️🩹 We would like to thank all the supporters of this project, with special thanks to Dominik Obrist , Silje Ekroll Jahren , Emmanuel zimmer , the University of Bern and the Inselspital ( Insel Gruppe ) for their crucial contributions. We are proud to be part of such an innovative network and look forward to the continued progress of Pascal Buchs and his team. We also extend our gratitude to the BRIDGE Programm (SNSF-Innosuisse) , a collaboration between the Swiss Innovation Agency Innosuisse and the Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF Science Foundation (SNSF), for their support and recognition of our research.

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