From Small Steps to Giant Leaps Micro Engineering for Health Impact
- Details
-
Participation is free of charge.Â
However, to attend the workshop, please register your interest in attending the event here. The organizer will reach out to confirm your participation.
This conference traces the path from foundational micro-technologies to real-world clinical solutions, highlighting how innovations evolve from lab-scale concepts into impactful medical applications. The program features invited talks alongside dynamic discussions, complemented by poster sessions showcasing the work of early-career researchers.
Emphasizing the intersection of bioengineering and creativity, speakers are invited to present their research not only through traditional seminars but also through artistic formats such as video, sound, and visual media. This interdisciplinary perspective fosters new ways of thinking and communicating science.
The event culminates in the “Art in Science” exhibition, where scientific ideas are transformed into immersive artistic experiences.
Program
June 15, 2026
| 08:30 |
Arrival at the venue & registration |
| 09:00 |
Opening & welcome remarksBy Govind Kaigala and the Collegium’s directorate. |
Session 1Discussion leader: Govind Kaigala |
|
| 09:10 |
Robotics, Nanotechnology and Biomedicine |
| 09:55 |
Single Molecule Nanophotonics |
| 10:40 |
Coffee break & poster exhibition |
Session 2Discussion leader: Aditya Kashyap |
|
| 11:15 |
Imaging Microfluidics |
| 12:00 |
Caring for Naturecultures: Glaciers |
| 13:00 |
Lunch breakGroup lunch for participants at ETH Clausiusbar |
Session 3Discussion leader: Federico Paratore |
|
| 14:15 |
Programmable and Plant Microfluidics |
| 15:05 |
Microfluidics & Tumor-on-Chip |
| 15:55 |
Coffee break & poster exhibition |
Session 4Discussion leader: Aditya Kashyap |
|
| 16:30 |
Chemical Computing |
| 17:15 |
Time CapsuleEmmanuel Delamarche |
| 17:30 |
Phantom Field |
| 18:00–18:30 |
Collegium & Semper Observatory TourFollowed by a small reception |
Program
June 16, 2026
| 09:00 |
Welcome & opening remarksRecap of the first conference day by Govind Kaigala |
Session 5Discussion leader: Anna Fomitcheva |
|
| 09:05 |
Microfluidic Proteomics |
| 09:50 |
Biomedical Acoustics |
| 10:35 |
Coffee break & poster exhibition |
Session 6Discussion leader: Federico Paratore |
|
| 11:20 |
Fibers and Forces |
| 12:05 |
Women’s Health Technologies |
| 13:00 |
Lunch breakGroup lunch for all participants at ETH Dozentenfoyer |
Session 7Discussion leader: Sofia Graham |
|
| 14:15 |
Microengineering & Cell Free Systems |
| 15:05 |
Multi-scale Robotics |
| 15:55 |
Coffee break |
Session 8Discussion leader: Iago Perreiro |
|
| 16:20 |
Novel Materials & Microengineering |
| 16:50 |
Microfluidics in the Open Space |
| 17:20 |
Time CapsuleMoran Bercovici |
| 17:40–18:00 |
Closing remarks |
Want to be the first to know about upcoming events?