http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/disciplines/med.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wyss-zurich-en.html Wyss Zurich supports promising biotech start-ups in making the difficult, expensive transition from university to industry. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wyss-zurich-en.html Andres Eberhard; translation: Michael Jackson 2026-04-26T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/willener-fellowship.html The University of Zurich has set up a new funding instrument for postdoctoral researchers. We present the first three recipients of the Sylvia Isobel Willener Fellowship. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/willener-fellowship.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-04-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/microbiome-project.html New research from Zurich shows that the gut microbiome may have an impact on cancer immunotherapy, giving patients who did not initially respond to treatment a second chance. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/microbiome-project.html Marita Fuchs 2026-04-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/human-papillomavirus.html Approximately one in four adults in Switzerland has been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. A study explores the key factors influencing vaccination uptake. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/human-papillomavirus.html 2026-03-24T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible starting time can improve their sleep quality, health and academic performance. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html 2026-02-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/eating-disorders.html Nutrition psychiatrist Patrick Pasi treats patients with eating disorders and explores new therapeutic methods at the USZ Eating Disorders Center. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/eating-disorders.html Thomas Gull / Translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2026-02-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html The University of Zurich has been chosen to host two new National Centers of Competence in Research, for childhood cancer diagnostics and treatment as well as muon research. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-29T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Cancer-Heart-Attack.html Researchers have developed an AI-based risk prediction model that combines cancer-related and traditional cardiovascular factors. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Cancer-Heart-Attack.html 2026-01-29T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/obesity.html We eat too much and move too little. Physiologist Thomas Lutz and obesity specialist Philipp Gerber know how overweight people can get back on track. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/obesity.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Gena Olson 2026-01-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/habits-of-healthy-eating.html Our eating habits are often unhealthy and take a long time to change. Psychologist Sebastian Bürgler and nutrition scientist Sabine Rohrmann explore why that is and what we can do about it. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/habits-of-healthy-eating.html Thomas Gull, translation: Gemma Brown 2026-01-18T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-skin-for-burn-victims.html Researchers at UZH have been working on bio-engineered skin grafts for over 15 years, leading to the founding of spin-off Cutiss that produces living skin tissue from the patients’ own cells. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-skin-for-burn-victims.html Marita Fuchs, Barbara Simpson 2026-01-14T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html How can we influence whether we develop Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers at UZH are examining the factors that trigger the onset of the disease – and those that shield us against it. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html Text: Theo von Däniken/Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/multiple-sclerosis.html In addition to an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, certain gene variants are also partly responsible for triggering MS. Together, these two risk factors lead to the autoimmune disease. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/multiple-sclerosis.html 2026-01-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/evolutionary-medicine.html The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn’t built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/evolutionary-medicine.html Simona Ryser 2026-01-07T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/wyss-zurich.html The Wyss Zurich Translational Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The platform provides support to help first-class research projects make the step to clinical trials and progress to the founding of a startup company. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/wyss-zurich.html Thomas Gull / Translation: Michael Jackson 2025-12-17T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-consolidator-grants.html Amid the toughest competition to date, UZH researchers emerged remarkably strong, winning major support for ambitious projects across disciplines. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-consolidator-grants.html Barbara Simpson 2025-12-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/20-years-bme.html For the past 20 years, Nikola Biller-Andorno and her team have used innovative methods to get medical students to engage with ethical questions. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/20-years-bme.html Barbara Simpson 2025-11-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/synergy-grant-ohad-medalia.html What exactly happens during cell division? UZH biochemist Ohad Medalia has secured an ERC Synergy Grant to find out. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/synergy-grant-ohad-medalia.html Carole Scheidegger 2025-11-05T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/childhood-cancer-therapy.html Researchers from UZH and Kispi have developed a new approach to treat children with malignant tumors of the nervous system. Combined with a special diet, an approved drug slows tumor growth much more effectively. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/childhood-cancer-therapy.html 2025-10-19T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-heart-attack.html A landmark international study led by the University of Zurich has shown that artificial intelligence can assess patient risk for the most common type of heart attack more accurately than existing methods. This could enable doctors to guide more personalized treatment decisions for patients. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-heart-attack.html 2025-10-15T22:00:00Z