The Center

CIBM CENTER FOR BIOMEDICAL IMAGING

Founded in 2004 with the generous support from the Fondation Leenaards and Fondation Louis-Jeantet, the CIBM Center for Biomedical Imaging is the result of a major research and teaching initiative of the partners in the Science-Vie-Société (SVS) project between the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the Université de Lausanne (UNIL), Université de Genève (UNIGE), the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG) and the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV).

Led 15 years by the Founding Director Rolf Gruetter, the CIBM has opened a new horizon in biomedical imaging by providing research scientists with the most advanced state of the art equipment and by facilitating medical doctors, scientists and engineers to work as a multidisciplinary team in order to advance basic science, translational and clinical research.

Appointed in April 2019, Executive Director, Pina Marziliano aims to further entice and nurture interdisciplinary collaborations in biomedical imaging and to lead CIBM in the second phase of its journey as a Swiss Research Centre of Excellence in biomedical imaging.

OUR VISION

Be recognised as a global leader in biomedical imaging for the advancement of science, health, medicine and technology. We achieve this through innovative research, knowledge dissemination, as well as, expertise and the provision of the latest high-end infrastructure.

OUR MISSION

To amplify the synergy of scientific, health care, and industrial use of biomedical imaging for maximum effectiveness of our partners and users in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service environment.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Lead and play an umbrella role in biomedical imaging technology in the region

Develop the latest cutting-edge biomedical imaging methods and technologies that are translational and clinically useful

Invest and provide access to state-of- the-art infrastructure

Provide expertise, training, technical support and networking opportunities to the CIBM Community

Increase funding and diversify sources

Establish a CIBM flagship strategic landmark project

Increase synergy amongst different CIBM Sections

Be key opinion leaders in biomedical imaging

CORE VALUES

CIBM ORGANIGRAM

CIBM is governed by a Council and a Strategy Committee composed of senior leadership members from the five founding institutions. The Scientific Advisory Board is a committee of renowned international experts in biomedical imaging who advises the CIBM Council and the CIBM Scientific Steering Committee.
The CIBM Leadership consists of the Executive Director and the Scientific Steering Committee formed by all Section Heads.