Three promotions in the Life Sciences

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Professor Elisa Oricchio, currently Associate Professor at EPFL, as Full Professor of Life Sciences in the School of Life Sciences (SV)
Elisa Oricchio’s research focuses on cancer epigenetics and chromatin biology. She investigates the connection between the three-dimensional organisation of the genome and the pathogenesis and treatment of cancer. Based on these findings, she pursues a new research approach in order to develop new biological agents for therapeutic purposes. Elisa Oricchio fosters valuable contacts with the oncology departments of several hospitals in Switzerland and heads the TumorShare initiative, which forwards the experimental results of patient biopsies to hospital tumour boards to assist with treatment decisions. By promoting Elisa Oricchio, the School is retaining an outstanding and dedicated scientist and lecturer.

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Professor Jacques Fellay, currently Associate Professor at EPFL and at the University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital, as Full Professor of Life Sciences in the School of Life Sciences (SV)
Jacques Fellay is an internationally acclaimed scientist working at the intersection between genomics, infectious diseases, personalised medicine and machine learning. He conceived the genome-to-genome approach in order to analyse genetic variations in host and pathogen simultaneously. The bioinformatic tools he has designed have made it easier for the scientific community as a whole to analyse infections and have opened up new avenues of research. Jacques Fellay nurtures close contacts with hospitals. His expertise in the fields of infectious diseases, genomics and computer-assisted approaches, together with his clinical experience, make him an outstanding member of the School and of EPFL.

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Professor Bruno Correia, currently Associate Professor at EPFL, as Full Professor of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering (STI).
Bruno Correia’s leading research lies at the interface of structural biology, protein engineering and artificial intelligence. He has made major contributions to the de novo design of molecular interactions and functional proteins, with applications in synthetic biology, immunoengineering and drug discovery. His widely cited work has led to patents and significant industrial collaborations. He is the recipient of prestigious distinctions, including an ERC Consolidator Grant and the University Latsis Prize, and plays an important role in education, notably as Director of the Doctoral Programme in Bioengineering.