University of Basel

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Masters Thesis: Force Sensing with Series Elastic Actuation Component for Surgical Robot University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab The "in SEA2 SpineBot" Project aims to develop a robotic impedance measurement device capable of assessing the biomechanical properties of the adolescent spine with patient-specific anatomy. This highly interdisciplinary project will be the first of its kind to acquire in vivo data from patients with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (AIS) during their correction surgery. It is a collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Basel (UKBB) and the Computational Bioengineering Group at ARTOG University of Bern. Ensuring the functionality and reliability of the series elastic actuation (SEA) component of this device is a challenge in sensor development and signal electronics and is paramount to the project's overall success. Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Master Thesis

Master Thesis: Sterile Locking Interface and Surgical Workflow Development for Surgical Robot University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab The "in SEA2 SpineBot" Project aims to develop a robotic impedance measurement device capable of assessing the biomechanical properties of the adolescent spine with patient-specific anatomy. This highly interdisciplinary project will be the first of its kind to acquire in vivo data from patients with idiopathic adolescent scoliosis (AIS) during their correction surgery. It is a collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Basel (UKBB) and the Computational Bioengineering Group at ARTOG University of Bern. A 6 DoF parallel robot has been designed for this purpose and attaches to the vertebrae intraoperatively through pre-installed pedicle screws. Clinical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Master Thesis

PhD Opportunity in Bioethics EQUIMED, University of Basel University of Basel Institut für Bio- und Medizinethik (IBMB) We are currently looking for a dynamic and independent graduate student (Master’s degree) or physician who is interested in carrying out their PhD work in empirical bioethics. The PhD position is part of an exciting research project on the ethical and social implications of new implant device technologies funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation as part of the National Research Program NRP83. The project draws from a health ethics approach to investigate ethical and social aspects related to sex/gender issues in active implantable medical devices such as pacemakers or neurological implants. It has empirical parts (systematic review of reasons, content analysis of public debates in Switzerland and the US, stakeholder interview study, survey) and an ethical analysis part mapping trade-offs and arguments based on the available literature and the empirical findings. The project is practice oriented and includes rich implementation activities with various stakeholders. The PhD candidate with closely collaborate with a Postdoc working on the project. Applied Ethics (incl. Bioethics and Environmental Ethics), Human Bioethics, Professional Ethics Master Thesis

PhD Opportunity in Bioethics, BREETH University of Basel University of Basel Institut für Bio- und Medizinethik (IBMB) We are currently looking for a dynamic and independent graduate student (Master’s degree) or physician who is interested in carrying out their PhD work in empirical bioethics. The PhD position is part of an exciting research project on the ethical and social implications of new plant breeding technologies funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation as part of the National Research Program NRP84. The project draws from a planetary health ethics approach to investigate ethical and social aspects related to the social and political (non-)acceptance of genetically modified food. It has empirical parts (systematic review of reasons, content analysis of public debates in Switzerland and the US, stakeholder interview study, survey) and an ethical analysis part mapping trade-offs and arguments based on the available literature and the empirical findings. The project is practice oriented and includes rich implementation activities with various stakeholders, including politicians, farmers, food industry, NGOs, and scientists from plant biology and public health. The PhD candidate with closely collaborate with a Postdoc working on the project. Applied Ethics (incl. Bioethics and Environmental Ethics), Human Bioethics, Professional Ethics Master Thesis

Investigating Cytokine-Mediated Alterations in Hepatic Gluconeogenesis: In Vitro and In Vivo Insights University of Basel Metabolism This project investigates how pro-inflammatory cytokines alter hepatic gluconeogenesis, a key process in maintaining glucose homeostasis. By developing and validating in vitro and in vivo assays, the study aims to analyze gluconeogenic changes under normal and pathological conditions. These insights will advance our understanding of cytokine-driven metabolic disruptions and support the development of new therapeutic strategies for metabolic and inflammatory diseases. Animal Physiology-Systems, Cell Metabolism Master Thesis

Miniature milling mechanism for an intraoral robot University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) The goal of this project is to develop a miniature milling mechanism that allows high-speed revolution (200K-450K rpm) of a milling tool. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis

Miniature robot control for minimally invasive tooth preparation University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) This project aims to investigate and implement a miniature robot milling trajectory planning and trajectory tracking control for tooth preparation. Engineering and Technology Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis