2013
ERC Synergy Grant: EUR 11 million for Cancer Research
Scientists from the University of Basel, the University Hospital of Basel and the D-BSSE of ETH Zurich procured one of the much sought after Synergy Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). Their project will receive EUR 11.2 million of funding and aims at clarifying how tumors develop resistance to medication. Synergy Grants provide the highest amount of funding from the ERC.
NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering launched
The Federal Council launched a total of eight new National Centres of Competence (NCCRs) in Research today. ETH Zurich has been given the leading or co-leading position of four of these NCCRs. The NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering is a collaboration of researchers of the University of Basel and of the D-BSSE.
New D-BSSE Professor Tanja Stadler
At its meeting of 4 and 5 December 2013, the ETH Board appointed 5 professors at ETH Zurich in accordance with the applications submitted by Ralph Eichler, President of the Executive Board. One of them, Dr. Tanja Stadler, will be a new professor of the D-BSSE.
D-BSSE Spin-offs rated in top 10
In 2013, D-BSSE Spin-offs have ranked among the top 10 again.
Eight young talents sponsored by the EU
Eight young researchers from ETH Zurich have been awarded ERC Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC).