Nomination of EPFL professor

Professor Gregor Rainer was named as Associate Professor of Life Sciences in the School of Life Sciences (SV).
Gregor Rainer is a globally renowned neuroscientist. His research focuses on the section of the cerebral cortex which forms part of the visual system and enables visual perception. Gregor Rainer will hold a joint professorship at EPFL and the University of Fribourg, where he also works as Coordinator of the Swiss Primate Competence Centre for Research. His research direction and experience will make a significant contribution to advancing translational neuroscience at EPFL through the use of new approaches.