Inaugural Lecture PD Dr. Franca Schmid: The Brain's Vascular Wiring

We are pleased to invite you to a special academic event at the ARTORG Center. Join us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for the inaugural lecture of CVE group member PD Dr. Franca Schmid: “The Brain’s Vascular Wiring: How Network Topology Enables Function and Fails in Disease.”

Events CVE – Cardiovascular Engineering Biomechanics

11. March 2026

Annual Report 2025

Our Annual Report 2025 is available now! Read what our 13 specialized research groups were working on last year, what we have achieved in our commitment to advance healthcare innovation and check out our 18 graduates who defended their PhD thesis in 2025!

Media Research AIHN – AI in Health and Nutrition AIMI – AI in Medical Imaging ARSL – Acoustic Robotics Systems Lab CBE – Computational Bioengineering CVE – Cardiovascular Engineering GER – Gerontechnology & Rehabilitation HRL – Hearing Research Laboratory MDP – Mechanical Production Workshop MIA – Medical Image Analysis MSB – Musculoskeletal Biomechanics MSL – Medical Sensing Laboratory NRG – Neuro Robotics Group OOC – Organs-on-Chip Technologies UGE – Urogenital Engineering

02. March 2026

AI in Cancer Care Symposium: How Will AI Transform Cancer Care by 2030?

Registrations are now open for the AI in Cancer Care Symposium 2026! Join us on 30 April for a focused, practice-oriented half-day event exploring how artificial intelligence is expected to profoundly reshape how cancer care is delivered in the coming years. Organised by the Department of Digital Medicine, University of Bern, the symposium brings together international, national, and local experts, including ARTORG's Prof. Stavroula Mougiakakou and Prof. Mauricio Reyes, to discuss real-world applications, emerging developments, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of AI in oncology.

Events AIHN – AI in Health and Nutrition MIA – Medical Image Analysis Artificial Intelligence

30. April 2026

Celebrate with us! ARTORG Day 2026

ARTORG Day is a day of celebration. Together, we celebrate the successes of the past years, the remarkable breadth of research at the ARTORG Center, and the incredible people who have made this journey possible. Together, we look to the future with a shared vision: advancing innovation to deliver even better care for patients.

Events Artificial Intelligence Biomechanics In-Vitro & Organs-on-Chip Rehabilitation & Neural Engineering Robotics Surgical Technologies Virtual & Augmented Reality

27. May 2026

Hidden Skills for Successful Entrepreneurs Event

Hidden Skills for Successful Entrepreneurs brings together founders, CEOs, and academic experts to explore the often-overlooked skills that drive entrepreneurial success, from charisma and leadership to resilience and strategic thinking. Join us on March 05, 2026, for an inspiring afternoon of talks, discussion, and networking.

Events

05. March 2026

Solutions for Optimality Problems of Bone Adaptation

Philippe Zysset, head of the MSB group at University of Bern, investigated bone adaptation from a mathematical perspective and proposed analytical solutions for optimal forward and inverse adaptation problems at the homogenised continuum level.

Research MSB – Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Biomechanics

13. January 2026

PhD Defense: Ali Mokhtari Lays Foundation for More Personalized Stroke Risk Assessment

On January 14, 2026, Ali Mokhtari successfully defended his PhD thesis: “Three-dimensional Analysis of Hemodynamic Wall Parameters in the Carotid Bifurcation using Computer-Augmented 4D Flow MRI.”

People CVE – Cardiovascular Engineering Biomechanics

14. January 2026

NeurologyLive Interview with Tobias Nef at ECTRIMS 2025

At the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Congress (ECTRIMS) 2025, Tobias Nef (GER) gave a presentation showcasing data on virtual reality and digital tools in rehabilitation, including emerging technologies and implementation challenges. In an interview with NeurologyLive, he discussed his presentation on virtual reality technologies for multiple sclerosis rehabilitation. A video of the interview, titled Exploring the Role of Virtual Reality in Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation is available online.

People GER – Gerontechnology & Rehabilitation Rehabilitation & Neural Engineering

08. January 2026

Orientation and Welcome Event for International Students

Are you an international student, beginning your Master or PhD studies in spring semester 2026 in Bern? Join us for the Orientation & Welcome event on Monday, 9 February 2026. We will provide you with information on the University of Bern, your studies as well as life in Bern and Switzerland. Register today!

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09. February 2026

34 Years of MedTech Development – Interview with ARTORG MDP Workshop Manager Urs Rohrer

From Müller Institute over ISTB to ARTORG – Following his retirement in July, workshop manager Urs Rohrer reflects on 34 years of designing and manufacturing medical technology for the ever-growing MedTech Hub Bern, and the coincidence which led him to work at the University of Bern.

People MDP – Mechanical Production Workshop

18. December 2025

PhD Defense: Lena Bruhin Evolves Long-Term Patient Care through Sensor-Based Monitoring System

On November 24, 2025, Lena Bruhin successfully defended her PhD thesis: Solutions for Healthcare Challenges in Aging Populations: Leveraging Sensor-Based Monitoring to Extract Activity Patterns.

People GER – Gerontechnology & Rehabilitation Rehabilitation & Neural Engineering

24. November 2025

PhD Defense: Paulo Sampaio Explores Mueller Matrix Polarimetry for Pancreatic Cancer Characterization

On November 07, 2025, Paulo Sampaio successfully defended his PhD thesis: “Mueller matrix polarimetry for fresh pancreatic tissue characterization.”

People AIMI – AI in Medical Imaging Surgical Technologies

07. November 2025

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