The recent scientific retreat for the ETH Zurich-Roche partnership, Next-gen Bioengineers, brought together a dynamic mix of researchers, scientists, programme sponsors, and distinguished guests to foster innovation and collaboration and reflect on the successful first year of the programmes. The event featured insightful presentations and chalktalks, inspirational keynotes and forward-looking plenary sessions aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry.

On 29 January, the two joint programmes of ETH Zurich and Roche kicked off the seminar series «Next-Gen Lunch and Learn» providing opportunities for scientific exchange and networking for scientists and fellows from Institute of Human Biology, pRED and D-BSSE. On a guided tour to the D-BSSE Single Cell and Lab Automation facilities led by Thomas Horn the young scientists learned about the many resources available for their research.

On 5 July the ETH Zurich Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering and Roche’s Institute of Human Biology launch the joint Basel-based doctoral programme for Translational Engineering of Biological Systems! The programme's goal is to train the world’s best young researchers to tackle difficult translational challenges and develop the next generation of human model systems. Check the eligibility criteria, take a look at the different research projects and submit your application!