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Welcome to the Institute of Translational Medicine

The Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) provides a home for all researchers committed to translating their basic science findings and novel technologies into medical applications, and thus engage in finding solutions to solve major clinical and societal challenges.

The ITM supports these efforts with knowledge, infrastructure and specific partnerships. It provides collaborative networks of clinicians and medical institutions in Zurich and Switzerland, as well as internationally.

Our goal is to undertake systematic research into the science of translation, as well as to learn how to accelerate the transfer of discoveries into new medical diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. Thereby, we help to sustain and improve the quality of life for people into old age. The knowledge created lays the foundations for educating the next generation of researchers, engineers and clinicians.

 

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ITM Research in a nutshell

ETH News on Translational Medicine

Catching prey with grappling hooks and cannons

Cryo-electron tomogram on the left and 3D visualisation on the right of the on-board cannon used by the bacterium Aureispira for hunting

Researchers at ETH Zurich have analysed down to the smallest detail the unusual arsenal of weapons that a predatory marine bacterium has at its disposal. Perhaps one day these weapons could also be put to use in medicine.

by Peter Rüegg, Corporate Communications

Protein interactions: who is partying with whom and who is ruining the party?

The outer layer of the cell contains a number of differently colored proteins

Using a new method, researchers at ETH Zurich can measure alterations in the social network of proteins in cells. This work lays the foundation for the development of new drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.

by Peter Rüegg, Corporate Communications

News from the Institute

ETH Zurich Future Maker - Dr. Noé Brasier

Will sweat sensors become our everyday companions? Dr. Noé Brasier - ETH Researcher in the recent issue of ETH stories from around the Globe, becoming ETH Ambassador.

Professor Andrea Alimonti Awarded the 2024 Cloëtta Prize

Professor Andrea Alimonti, Group Leader at the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) and Full Professor at the Institute of Translational Medicine (D-HEST) at ETH Zurich, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Cloëtta Prize. This prestigious accolade represents a significant recognition of Professor Alimonti's exceptional contributions to the field of cancer research.

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