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Appointment of EPFL professors

Published:06.03.26 — The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment of professors at EPFL.

From the lab to everyday life: sustainability in focus at EPFL

Published:02.03.26 — Between 5 and 7 March 2026, EPFL will host a day of sustainability-focused scientific activities plus a series of similarly themed public events. The initiative will take stock of existing efforts and chart future steps, both on campus and in research.

A promising new drug for an invasive type of breast cancer

Published:26.02.26 — EPFL researchers have developed preclinical models for invasive lobular carcinoma and trialed a new drug. It slows tumor growth effectively by targeting specific features of the disease and opening the door to future clinical trials.

Can plastic be replaced? Solutions? Yes. Miracle? No.

Published:25.02.26 — Plant-based alternatives are promising, but none will be effective unless we also rethink our production methods in a way that supports a sustainable transition – and the costs that come with it.

A human mini-bladder shows the culprit of recurrent infections

Published:24.02.26 — Researchers at EPFL, Heidelberg University and Roche have built a human mini-bladder to show how urine composition weakens bladder tissue, helping infections recur even after antibiotics.