Fabio Grassi, Markus Manz and Federica Sallusto have received funding from the Swiss National Fund
on March 17, 2007 Fabio Grassi The immune system preserves organism integrity by detecting potential pathogenic modifications in the different tissues and eliminating cells harboring such modifications. T lymphocytes play a crucial role in orchestrating the immune response. Expression of the pre-T cell receptor (pre-TCR) in the plasma membrane of immature T cell in the […]
Molinari receives research fellowship
on March 17, 2007 On the 21st of March in the auditorium of the Foundation Louis-Jeantet in Geneva, Maurizio Molinari was awarded a research fellowship for his project:“Use of specific antibodies and intrabodies to regulate Abeta production” by the AETAS Swiss Foundation for Ageing Research.
Mrs. Ruth Jacob visits the IRB
on March 17, 2007 The IRB relies on the generosity of individual patrons to enable important research and educational programs. Mrs. Ruth Jacobs, and her late husband Gustav, have been a pillar of support for the International PhD program, a program that has already seen the defense of 18 doctoral degrees.The PhD program attracts the […]
Promoting Careers in Science
on March 1, 2007 The Department of Education of the Canton Ticino, together with the Faculty of Innovative Technology of the SUPSI, the Swiss National Center for Super Computing and the IRB have launched a joint initiative to encourage young people to explore the possibilities of a scientific or technological career. Aimed at middle school […]
FP7: The future of European Union Research Policy
on February 17, 2007 Knowledge lies at theheart of the European Union’s Lisbon Strategy to become the “most dynamic competitive knowledge-based economy in the world”. The ‘knowledge triangle’ – research, education and innovation – is a core factor in European efforts to meet the ambitious Lisbon goals. Numerous programmes, initiatives and support measures are carried out […]
Silvia Monticelli Joins the IRB as a Junior Group Leader
on January 17, 2007 Silvia completed her Masters degree at the University of Milan and went on to defend her thesis at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute with Donata Vercelli. Her work there concentrated on isotype switching to IgE in human B lymphocytes. For the past 7 years Silvia has been working with Anjana Rao […]
Patronage Committee to be founded to help support the IRB
on January 17, 2007 The success of IRB scientists to obtain competitive grants has put the IRB under pressure to raise matching funds for infrastructure, teaching, and other costs not covered by grants. Recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy equilibrium between dedicated research funding and institutional funding the Founders Board of the IRB will […]
Fund Raising Projects
on January 17, 2007 The Foundation for the Institute for Research in Biomedicine covers the running costs of the institute through public and private donations. Every month we will list some of the projects for which we are seeking financial support. Help us realize our vision of world class research in Ticino by making a […]
IRB Foundation President, Giorgio Noseda, wins the 2006 SwissAward
on January 17, 2007 The Swiss Awards, handed out for the fifth time since 2002, go to Swiss personalities for their creative, innovative ideas or for their courage.The Swiss of the Year is chosen among 18 candidates by television viewers from across the country.There are six categories: politics, culture, business, society, sport and show business. […]
IRB seeks funding for powerful new microscope
on January 1, 2007 A Confocal Microscope allows high resolution high speed imaging of living cells. Background: in 2003, in a very positive review of the IRB, the Swiss Science and Technology Council identified the lack of powerful imaging as a hindrance to productivity. Unfortunately the high cost of this sophisticated equipment has made it […]
