Other research projects

The NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials funds several other projects that do not fall strictly within the scope of one of the four topical Modules, but which are aligned with the Center's overall research goals.

WINS Projects

The Women in Science (WINS) Projects are led by the recipients of the WINS Research Fellowships, which are awarded by the NCCR Bio-Inspired Materials once per year.

Bio-inspired cellulosic materials mimicking the hierarchical architecture of wood

Using cellulose derivatives components to recreate wood architecture and obtain high-strength materials:…

Co-Assembly of Biomolecular Nanocages with Nanoparticles and Proteins to Synthesize Hybrid Functional Material for Biomedical Application

Developing and characterizing protein and DNA-based nanocontainers for encapsulation, transport, and…

Electronic skin with selective multi-sensing capabilities inspired by natural sensory neuro-receptors

The project's aim is to create artificial skin that closely mimics natural skin while incorporating various…

Hybrid photonic nanostructures applied to the development of highly sensitive biosensors for multiplexed miRNA detection

Innovative multifunctional platforms utilizing DNA nanotechnology and metal nanoparticles, designed to…

Next generation of polymeric nanovaccine for brain cancer immunotherapy

This WINS fellowship aims to study a new gene-based strategy for cancer immunotherapy developing an in…