Neuro X Institute News

EPFL top 10 news articles from 2024

Authors : Anne-Muriel Brouet

More than just a year, the end of 2024 marks a turning point for EPFL, with the departure of its President Martin Vetterli after 8 years at the helm of the institution. From January 1, 2025, a new team, led by Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, will take over for a four-year term. This will be the first time a woman has presided over a Swiss federal institute of technology.

Here are the most widely read scientific, academic, student and institutional news items of the past 12 months, broken down by faculty and the institution.

Grégoire Courtine to take the helm of the Neuro X Institute in 2025

Authors : Michael David Mitchell

The Neuro X Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Grégoire Courtine as its new Director. 

Friedhelm Hummel awarded Fürst Donnersmarck Prize

Authors : Nik Papageorgiou

Friedhelm Hummel, head of EPFL's Hummel Lab and a core member of the NeuroX Institute, has been recognized for his groundbreaking research in neurorehabilitation with the Fürst Donnersmarck Prize.

Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients

Authors : Michael David Mitchell

The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in mice with spinal cord injuries has led a deep brain stimulation therapy in humans. The approach restored enough leg control in two individuals with partial spinal injuries to walk unaided and even climb stairs.

Brain stimulation effectiveness tied to learning ability, not age

Authors : Nik Papageorgiou

A study from EPFL reveals that the effectiveness of brain stimulation on motor skills is determined by an individual's learning ability rather than age, highlighting the need for a more personalized approach to neurorehabilitation.

Two new Postdoctoral Fellows join Neuro-X !

Authors : Michael David Mitchell

Introducing Camille Proulx and Emily Schafer as Neuro X Institute’s most recent Postdoctoral Fellows.

Jordan Squair honored with Bayer Foundation award in Medicine

Authors : Michael David Mitchell

Jordan Squair, senior scientist at EPFL, has been honored with the Bayer Foundation 2024 Early Excellence in Science Award for his pioneering work in neuroprosthetics and regenerative medicine.

Mackenzie and Alexander Mathis Awarded 2024 Robert Bing Prize

Authors : Nik Papageorgiou

EPFL Professors Mackenzie and Alexander Mathis have been honored with the 2024 Robert Bing Prize by the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) for their groundbreaking contributions to the intersection of neuroscience and machine learning.

Neurotechnology boosts memory without surgery

Authors : Michael David Mitchell

EPFL researchers have combined virtual reality, non-invasive brain stimulation and advanced brain imaging techniques to improve spatial navigation in healthy participants. The study is a first step in addressing dementia in an aging population without medication or surgery.

e-Flower records neuronal activity with electronic petals

Authors : Michael David Mitchell

EPFL researchers have developed a novel neural recording device called the "e-Flower" that gently wraps organoids in soft petals.