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ISS

Not common - but for the common good

Where medical technology meets space research
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Astro Pi equipment close up

Bioscience and Medical Engineering Competence Center in Biomedical Space Research and Medical Engineering

Our centre of excellence is a leader in biomedical research with a clear focus on the fields of regenerative medicine and reproductive medicine. With the expertise of our experts, we are dedicated to researching medical challenges in space. The aim is to develop new technologies and innovative research approaches that will bring decisive progress for both space travel and healthcare on Earth.

In close cooperation with international space organisations and research institutions, we are working to understand and overcome health challenges in weightlessness and other extreme conditions. This results in technologies and therapeutic approaches that are not only useful for astronauts, but also have the potential to sustainably improve medical care in a wide range of areas on Earth.

Hand in digitaler Umgebung

HSLU Medtech Joint Venture

The Medtech Joint Venture specifically combines the expertise of the Competence Center Bioscience and Medical Engineering of the Lucerne School of Engineering & Architecture and the Algorithmic Business Research Lab of the Lucerne School of Computer Science. This results in a trend-setting exchange platform for medical engineering research as well as for joint doctoral students.

Research

Space Biology

The space biology research focuses on mechano-biological processes in muscle, cartilage and bone cells, as well as biotechnological life support systems.

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Biomedical Engineering

Research of cartilage and muscle regeneration, as well as medical diagnostics in the field of electrocardiography, are focal points in the field of biomedical research.

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Regenerative Medicine

The population on our planet is becoming more numerous and older. This poses serious challenges to our healthcare systems. The Regenerative Medicine Research Group combines findings from space medicine with conventional research to offer alternative methods of regenerative medicine.

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Data Science

In a data-driven world, the future of medicine lies in structuring and harnessing acquired data. Therefore, the Institute of Medical Engineering is working to enable evidence-based medicine in everyday clinical practice.

NEWS

New opening of microbiology lab

Together with the Institute for Building Technology and Energy, the Institute of Medical Engineering now operates a microbiological analysis laboratory of protection level 2. Here, the use of pathogenic microorganisms for studies is possible.

Direct Air-Carbon Capture and Algae

A truly different carbon capture processes that concentrates CO2 from air, recycles wastes, and actually uses the captured CO2 to produce bioproducts for the circular economy.

Videos

SRF Video "Moon, here we come!"

Mars colonization - utopian or visionary

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