The Theodora Foundation initiated a collaboration with the CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging, giving rise to an unprecedented research effort aimed at investigating the impact of healthcare clowning through advanced biomedical tools and metrics. This initiative focuses on uncovering the … Read More
Events
Four Voices, One Magic: Exploring Brain Plasticity Across Development at Lausanne Brain Week 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, the César-Roux Auditorium at CHUV hosted an engaging and inspiring evening dedicated to brain plasticity across development. From 6:00 to 7:30 pm, a large audience gathered to explore how the brain transforms and adapts throughout life. … Read More
Valentina Garibotto, CIBM PCI HUG UNIGE Section Head, chaired the EANM Focus 7 on Alzheimer’s disease
Prof. Valentina Garibotto, Head of the CIBM PCI HUG UNIGE Molecular Imaging Section, played a leading role in the European Association of Nuclear Medicine Focus 7 event (EANM Focus 7) held in Palma de Mallorca in Spain between 5 and … Read More
CIBM shines at the biennial XXVI Swiss NMR Symposium at EPFL
The CIBM was proud to sponsor and actively participate in the 2026 edition of the biennial Swiss Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Symposium held on 5th February at EPFL in Lausanne. The event gathered more than 200 researchers and experts from across … Read More
Record breaking participation marked ABIM’s 20th anniversary
The 20th Alpine Brain Imaging Meeting gathered 231 researchers in Champéry, Switzerland from January 11 to 15, 2026. The largest edition in the meeting’s history! Twenty years ago, Prof. Patrik Vuilleumier and Prof. Christoph Michel established a neuroscience meeting in … Read More
CIBM Annual Symposium 2025 Brings Together the Swiss Biomedical Imaging Community
The CIBM Annual Symposium 2025 took place on 1 December at the Auditoire Alex-F. Müller, University of Geneva, attracting 180 participants in person. The event featured seven keynote presentations and 57 scientific posters, demonstrating the current state of biomedical imaging … Read More
CIBM and Siemens Healthineers Welcome 10 Young Explorers for JOM Day 2025
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging at EPFL together with Siemens Healthineers opened its doors to ten bright and enthusiastic schoolchildren for the annual Journée Oser tous les Métiers (JOM). Dedicated to expanding horizons and … Read More
MAGNETOM Cima.X MRI Inauguration Symposium at HUG: A New Era for Precision Imaging
The Geneva University Hospital (HUG) Radiology Department and the CIBM celebrated a major milestone in biomedical imaging with the inauguration of the MAGNETOM Cima.X high-gradient MRI at HUG. This state-of-the-art scanner, one of the first ultra-high-gradient MRIs (200 mT/m) installed … Read More
Highlights of the MRI Research Day 2025 in Geneva
On June 3rd, 2025, the MRI Research Day returned to Campus Biotech Geneva, gathering MRI experts from across the Lemanic region for a day of scientific exchange and collaboration. This year’s edition was renamed “MRI Research Day “from BBL-CIBM-FCBG Research … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 51 – May 27 2025
On the 27th of May 2025, the CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 50, was given by Jonathan Wirsich, from the CIBM MRI UNIGE Cognitive and Affective Neuroimaging Section and CISA Swiss Center for Affecitve Sciences. The event was chaired by … Read More
CIBM Researchers Shine at ISMRM 2025 in Hawaii
The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 2025 annual meeting in Hawaii proved to be a showcase for CIBM’s research. The researchers from CIBM’s partnering institutions made their presence felt with outstanding contributions that garnered significant recognition and … Read More
Visitors Talk: Franco Pestilli, University of Texas, Austin
CIBM welcomed Associate Professor Franco Pestilli from the University of Texas, Austin, for a visitors talk hosted by Assistant Professor Ilaria Sani from the University of Geneva. Dr. Pestilli delivered an insightful presentation on “Harnessing Big Data in Neuroscience: From … Read More
Inaugural “EEG Research Day” sparks collaboration across CIBM institutions
On May 7th, 2025, the EEG community from CIBM’s founding institutions – Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV) , University of Lausanne (UNIL), Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL), University of Geneva (UNIGE), and Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG) – … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 50 – Apr 29 2025
On the 29th of April 2025, the CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 50, was given by Martin Zach, fomr the CIBM SP EPFL Mathematical Imaging Section. The event was chaired by Frédéric Grouiller, Head, CIBM MRI HUG-UNIGE Clinical MR Imaging … Read More
Visitors Talk: Yasser Iturria-Medina, McGill University
On April 8th, 2025, Yasser Iturria-Medina from the McGill University in Montreal, shared his talk on “Unifying multi-level molecular and neuroimaging data for personalizing disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions” at the CHUV Radiology Research Unit in Lausanne. Insights Progressive diseases … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 49 – Mar 25 2025
On the 25th of March 2025, the CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 49, was given by Clara E. James, fomr the Universtity of Geneva. The event was chaired by Jonas Richiardi, Head, CIBM DS CHUV-HUG Imaging for Precision Medicine Section. … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: 7T Spinal Cord MRI: current landscape and feedback from the Marseille site
On March 20th 2025, Virginie Callot from CRMBM, CNRS, Aix-Marseille University (France), presented “7T Spinal Cord MRI: current landscape and feedback from the Marseille site”. Insights With more than 110 systems now installed across the world, 7 Tesla (7T) systems … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 48 – Feb 25 2025
On the 25th of February 2025, the CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 48, was given by Olivia Bejuy, CIBM PET HUG-UNIGE and Department of Pathology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, UNIGE. The event was chaired by Bernard Lanz, 14T MRI … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 47 – Jan 28 2025
On the 28th of January 2025, the CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 47, and the first of the 2025 Series, was given by Solange Denervaud, CIBM Flagship Project Officer. The event was chaired by Dimitri Van De Ville, Head of … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 46 – Nov 26 2024
On the 26th of November 2024, the 46th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar was given by Antoine Lutti from CHUV-UNIL. The event was chaired by Elda Fischi-Gomez, Research Staff Scientist, CIBM SP CHUV-EPFL Computational Medical Imaging & Machine Learning Section. … Read More
Science Sparks Joy: CIBM and Siemens Healthineers Join Forces to Welcome Young Explorers on JOM Day 2024
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging at EPFL transformed once again into a playground of discovery for three curious schoolchildren, aged 11 to 12, as part of the “Journée Oser Tous Les Métiers” (JOM) … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: Pushing the limits with innovative RF technologies for neuro and body applications in MRI at 7T
On November 20th 2024, Daniel Wenz, Research Staff Scientist CIBM MRI EPFL, presented “Pushing the limits with innovative RF technologies for neuro and body applications in MRI at 7T” at the Campus Biotech in Geneva. Insights In the early days … Read More
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation and Collaboration: Highlights from the CIBM Annual Symposium 2024
On November 7, 2024, the biomedical imaging community gathered at the Rolex Learning Center, at EPFL, for the CIBM Annual Symposium 2024, a special event as it marked CIBM’s 20th Anniversary. The symposium offered a full day of dynamic discussions, … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: What is the current evidence of the diagnostic value of 7T MRI?
On October 16th 2024, Piotr Radojewski, from the Translational Imaging Center, SITEM-Insel, Bern presented “What is the current evidence of the diagnostic value of 7T MRI?” at the Campus Biotech in Geneva. Insights Evidence-based medicine is the paradigm for both … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 45 – Sept 24 2024
On the 24th of September 2024, the 45th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar was given by Oscar Esteban from CHUV-UNIL. The event was chaired by Elda Fischi-Gomez, Research Staff Scientist, CIBM SP CHUV-EPFL Computational Medical Imaging & Machine Learning Section. … Read More
First-Ever CIBM Bootcamp on fMRIPrep : A Major Success
The CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging recently concluded its first-ever Bootcamp on fMRIPrep. Held from September 9-11 at the CMU of the University of Geneva, the three-day intensive workshop aimed to advance fMRI researchers’ skills by equipping participants with the … Read More
10th CIBM-CHUV-MR Retreat in Chateau de Varennes, France
The 10th CIBM-CHUV-MR Retreat took place on August 27-30, 2024 in Chateau de Varennes in France. This special event attracted international participants, brought together experts from various fields, including basic scientists, clinical researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry leaders. The retreat … Read More
Farewell Symposium Honors Prof. Christoph Michel at CIBM Electrical Neuroimaging Symposium
On July 12th, a Farewell Symposium on Electrical Neuroimaging dedicated to the illustrious career and scientific contributions of Professor Christoph Michel, the founding Head of the CIBM EEG HUG UNIGE Section, took place bringing together many of his colleagues, students … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: A journey through MR methodological developments for human brain imaging at 7T, and a jump into the Iseult 11.7T field
On June 19th 2024, Franck Mauconduit, research engineer from CEA NeuroSpin in Paris, France presented “A journey through MR methodological developments for human brain imaging at 7T, and a jump into the Iseult 11.7T field” at the Campus Biotech in … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 43 – May 28 2024
On the 28th of May 2024, the 43rd CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar was given by Lucas Peek from the University of Geneva. The event was chaired by Damien Marie, Research Staff Scientist, CIBM MRI UNIGE Cognitive and Affective Neuroimaging … Read More
Highlights of the BBL-CIBM-FCBG Research Day 2024
On May 15th, 2024, the annual BBL-CIBM-FCBG Research Day 2024 returned to the Geneva University Hospital, bringing together a record of over 150 scientists, researchers, and industry professionals. Now in its 16 edition, the event aimed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, … Read More
CIBM breakthroughs at 2024 ISMRM in Singapore
CIBM Core and AAA members display breakthroughs in biomedical imaging at 2024 ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting in Singapore The CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging made a major impact at the 2024 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 42 – April 30 2024
On the 30th of April 2024, the 42nd CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar was given by Kelly Ceyzériat, CIBM PET HUG-UNIGE Section. The event was chaired by Valentina Gariboto, Head of the CIBM PET HUG-UNIGE Molecular Imaging Section. Is androgen … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: Probing Brain Metabolism by Multi-nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy – Technical Advances and Applications at 7T
On April 24 2024, Lijing Xin, Research Staff Scientist CIBM MRI EPFL Section and Assistant Professor Institute of Physics, EPFL, shared his talk on “Probing Brain Metabolism by Multi-nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy – Technical Advances and Applications at 7T” at … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 41 – March 26 2024
On the 26th of March 2024, the 41th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar was given by Denis Brunet, CIBM EEG HUG-UNIGE Section, FBMLab UNIGE. The event was chaired by Tomas Ros, Research Staff Scientist, CIBM EEG HUG-UNIGE Clinical and Translational … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: MR spectroscopy and spectroscopic imaging at 7T, challenges and opportunities
On March 20 2024, Antoine Klauser, from Siemens Healthineers, shared his talk on “MR spectroscopy and spectroscopic imaging at 7T, challenges and opportunities” at the Campus Biotech in Geneva. Insights Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic (MRS) is a well-established molecular MR imaging … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 40 – February 27 2024
On the 27th of February 2024, the 40th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar was given by Dr. Thomas Sanchez, Research Staff Scientist, CIBM SP CHUV-UNIL, Medical Image Analysis Laboratory (MIAL). The event was chaired by Dr. Meritxel Bach Cuadra, Head, … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: High resolution 7T to image the human cerebellum
On February 21 2024, Wietske van der Zwaag, from the Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, shared her talk on “High resolution 7T to image the human cerebellum” at the Campus Biotech in Geneva. Insights Ultra-high field (7T) MRI … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 39 – January 30 2024
On the 30th of January 2024, the 39th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar was given by Asst. Prof Andrea Capozzi, EPFL and Technical University of Denmark. The event was chaired by Dr. Cristina Cudalbu, CIBM MRI EPFL Animal Imaging and … Read More
Visitors Talk: Asst. Prof. Melissa Hooijmans, Amsterdam University Medical Centre
On January 16th, 2024, Melissa Hooijmans from the Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), shared her talk on “A non-invasive Magnetic Resonance platform to study oxidative capacity in healthy and diseased skeletal muscle during dynamic exercise” at the CIBM, EPFL, Lausanne. … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: Structural and functional oncological imaging at ultra-high field MRI: current challenges
On January 17th, 2024, Felix Tobias Kurz, Associate Physician, Head of the HUG Diagnostic Neuroradiology Unit, shared his talk on “Structural and functional oncological imaging at ultra-high field MRI: current challenges” at the Campus Biotech in Geneva. Insights The gain … Read More
7T MRI Seminar: Towards personalized detection of brain abnormalities using quantitative MRI: patient-specific analysis of T1 values at 7T
On December 20th, 2023, Gian Franco Piredda from Siemens Healthineers, shared his talk on “Towards personalized detection of brain abnormalities using quantitative MRI: patient-specific analysis of T1 values at 7T” at the Campus Biotech in Geneva. Insights Quantitative MRI (qMRI) … Read More
CIBM celebrates the arrival of the new Low Field MRI Scanner at CHUV in Lausanne
On December 6th, 2023, during its Annual Symposium, CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new Low Field MRI scanner at the CHUV – Lausanne University Hospital. This event marks a pivotal advancement … Read More
7T MRI Seminar Series: Sub-millimeter fMRI and EEG-fMRI at a 7T Terra: insights, challenges & achievements
On November 15th, 2023, Frédéric Grouiller, Head of the CIBM MRI HUG UNIGE section, introduced Dr João Jorge the first speaker of the newly launched CIBM 7T MRI Seminar Series which took place at the Campus Biotech in Geneva. Insights … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 38 – October 31 2023
On the 31st of October 2023, the 38th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar chaired by Maria Guilia Preti, CIBM SP EPFL UNIGE section and Tomas Ros, CIBM EEG HUG UNIGE section hosted two student speakers. Aïda Fall, PhD candidate, Lemanic … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 37 – September 26 2023
On the 26th of September 2023, the 37th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar chaired by Daniel Wenz CIBM MRI EPFL section and Elda Fischi Gomez, CIBM SP CHUV-EPFL section hosted two speakers. Antonino M. Cassarà, Project Leader, Neurostimulation. Foundation … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 36 – August 29 2023
On 29th August 2023, as part of the 2023 Summer Edition the 36th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar chaired by Professor Valentina Garibotto (UNIGE) and Professor Micah Murray (UNIL) hosted two PhD students. cibm-bs36-320230829_094110cibm-bs36-120230829_100632cibm-bs36-220230829_103909 Cecilia Boccalini, University of Geneva, Geneva … Read More
Visitors Talk : Optimal Dimensionality Sampling and Spatially Localized Analysis on the Sphere for Diffusion MRI Applications
On July 13th, 2023 Prof. Dimitri van de Ville of the CIBM MRI EPFL AIT section hosted a seminar talk on MRI diffusion signal processing methods by Dr. Zubair Khalid. Slepian functions for capturing the spatially localized information of the … Read More
Visitors Talk: MRI coil development for 13C imaging at DTU by Vitaliy Zhurbenko
On July 13th, 2023 Prof. Dimitri van de Ville of the CIBM MRI EPFL AIT section hosted a seminar on MR Coil development methods. The visitor researcher Dr. Vitaliy Zhurbenko participated in a EUROTECH visiting researcher program. This program promotes cooperation … Read More
Visitors Talk : The water signal in 1H-MRS: nuisance or blessing?
Dr. Cristina Cudalbu from the CIBM MRI EPFL AIT section organized a morning seminar on MR Spectroscopy methods on July 7th at 10 am. The water signal in 1H-MRS: nuisance or blessing? The water signal dominates the 1H MR spectrum in … Read More
CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar 35 – June 27 2023
On 27th June 2023, CIBM held its 2023 Summer Edition of the 35th CIBM Breakfast & Science Seminar chaired by Dr. Sebastien Courvoisier and Dr. Meritxel Bach Cuadra bs35-1bs35-2bs35-3 Oscar Dabrowski, PhD student University of Geneva, Faculty of Sciences, Department … Read More
Visitors Talk : The complexities of Hepatic Encephalopathy – The role of ammonia
On July 3rd, 2023, Dr. Cristina Cudalbu from the CIBM MRI EPFL AIT section hosted the seminar given by Prof. Christopher Rose. The complexities of Hepatic Encephalopathy HE is a metabolic disorder that by definition is reversible. However, there are many … Read More
Farewell Ceremony Honors Prof. Francois Lazeyras at BBL-CIBM-FCBG Research Day 2023
The BBL-CIBM-FCBG Research Day 2023 witnessed a heartfelt farewell ceremony dedicated to the esteemed Professor Francois Lazeyras. The event, held at the University of Geneva’s Centre Médical Universitaire (CMU), served as a platform for both celebration and reflection on the … Read More
Highlights of the BBL-CIBM-FCBG Research Day 2023
On June 13th, 2023, the annual BBL-CIBM-FCBG Research Day 2023 took place at the Auditoire Adolphe Franceschetti, Centre Médical Universitaire (CMU), University of Geneva, bringing together over 130 scientists, researchers, and industry professionals. Now in its 15 edition, the event … Read More