2nd Technology Apéro of the
NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering
Molecular Transport and Storage
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 14.00-18.00h
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne/EPFL
Swiss Tech Convention Center, Garden/Foyer 1 BC
NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering: the focus
The National Competence Center in Research in Molecular Systems Engineering (Website:
http://nccr-mse.ch/) is a new initiative of Swiss National Foundation (SNF) towards assembling
synthetic molecular systems. It started in July 2014 and will last till 2026. The goal of this NCCR
is to open new perspectives in the synthesis of chemical, biological and pharmaceutical
compounds, in energy conversion, and in the development of medical diagnostics and
therapeutics that are needed to address existing and future global challenges.
NCCR is eager to partner with industry and to enter direct industrial collaborations, as well as
CTI-projects.
Twenty-six research groups from University of Basel (leading house), ETH Zurich (co-leading
house), EPFL, University of Zurich, University of Berne, University of Geneva, Paul Scherrer
Institute (PSI), Friederich-Miescher Institute/Novartis and IBM Research Zurich form a powerful
means for this approach.
The 2nd Technology Apéro invites the research management and scientific staff of the
pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnological and general technology-oriented industry to get
informed about the NCCR-MSE projects and to meet its protagonists.
The main objective is to initiate and develop contacts between NCCR-MSE researchers and the
industry and lead them towards a fruitful discussion. A selection of project leaders will present
their vision. A poster show will display the NCCR-MSE projects.
Program:
Thursday, 29 October 2015
14:00 – 14:05
Welcome
Prof. Daniel Müller
D-BSSE, ETH Zurich, co-Director NCCR-MSE
14:05 – 15:35
Key Note Lectures
Dr. Walter Riess
Department Head of Science & Technology, IBM Research – Zurich
“The Future of Nanoelectronics”
Dr. Harry Heinzelmann
CTO, CSEM, Neuchâtel
„Molecular Nanoscale Arrangements“
Dr. Christof Fattinger
Discovery Technologies - Head Innovation and Technology
Roche Innovation Center Basel
“Molecular Monitoring on a Chip”
15:35 – 16:15
Coffee Break and Poster Session
16:15 – 17:15
Project Highlights from NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering
Chair: Prof. Daniel Müller
Prof. Francesco Stellacci (EPFL)
“Novel approaches for sensing”
Prof. Stefan Matile (University of Geneva)
„Interfacing Functional Systems: Focus on Cellular Uptake”
Prof. Oliver Wenger (University of Basel):
“Converting light to chemical energy for molecular factories”
Prof. Dimitrios Fotiadis (University of Berne):
“Engineering of energizing and translocating modules for the assembly
of biomolecular nanofactories”
17:15 – 18:00
Poster Session and Apéro
This event has been kindly supported by NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering, EPFL,
BASF Schweiz AG and IBM Research Zurich.
Registration Form (no fees)
2nd Technology Apéro NCCR-MSE
Thursday, 29 October 2015, 14.00-18.00h
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne/EPFL
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Email
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Please return the form latest by October 20th, 2015 to
Dr. Niklaus Bühler, Senior Consultant Industrial Relations, NCCR-MSE
Email: niklaus.buehler@sl.ethz.ch
Phone: +41 79 304 00 42
How to find us:
By public transportation:
Line M1 of the TL (Transports lausannois) takes you from the centre of Lausanne (Flon)
or from Renens station to the EPFL. The SwissTech Convention Center is located at the
north of the EPFL campus. It is easily accessible by car and public transport. From the
center of Lausanne, the M1 metro stops right in front of the building and takes only 15
minutes (stop at “EPFL”).
By car:
On the motorway, follow direction "Lausanne-Sud", exit "EPFL"".
We are looking forward to meeting you on 29 October 2015!