Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

BioMedical SIG

The objective of the SIG is to increase the translation of research results into solutions in human healthcare.

About BioMedical SIG

The objective of the SIG is to increase the translation of research results into solutions in human healthcare.

The aim of the SIG is to create a place to propose and discuss burning topics related to the SIG objective.

Examples of topics that we would like to explore:

  • Increase the awareness of researchers and KTOs in the bench-to-bedside process (maturation, clinical, regulatory, identification of a relevant need).
  • Increase the attractivity of early-stage research to investors.
  • Transition research from preclinical to clinical.
  • Train researchers and KTOs to interact and negotiate with pharma and VCs.
  • Increase the sustainability of biotech/Pharma practices by drug repurposing and use of natural products.

A subset of members of the BioMed SIG would like to create a group of stakeholders active in those fields to:

  • Identify main opportunities and challenges.
  • Generate guidelines (legal, IP, preclinical, regulatory) to be used as a reference.
  • Connect stakeholders with complementary needs to foster new collaborations.

Group Leaders

Isabella Longoni

Isabella Longoni

Legal Counsel

ETH Transfer
Mira Krämer

Mira Krämer

Legal Counsel

ETH Zurich

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              SIG Guide

              How to initiate a SIG?

              Do you have a specialist interest, a burning issue, or a brilliant insight which you would like to share with the ASTP community? This guide book explains how you can initiate a Special Interest Group (SIG) with the help of HQ and your ASTP colleagues.

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