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| HEST.PULSE (01/2023) |
Dear all at D-HEST
The first three months of 2023 went by so quickly. We have all been busy getting ready for the spring semester, I started my second year as Head of Department, and apart from the regular teaching and research work we do, we brought the external evaluation of D-HEST behind us.
The external evaluation called for a strenuous effort for many of us, and we are all pleased that it went well. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the task of making the department and who we are and what we do, visible in a concise and efficient way. In the end, we enjoyed a great evaluation week with our external reviewers!
A few days after they had left Zurich, we were happy to welcome a new professor at our department: Alexander Harms, Assistant Professor of Molecular Phage Biology. He officially started on April 1st and is a member of the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health. Welcome, Alexander!
Among other highlights in this issue - such as introducing the team Medicine, who takes care of our study program Bachelor Human Medicine - we focus on the commitment of ETH Zurich to accessibility at all leves. We are thankful that LET (the ETH department for Educational Development and Technology) has developed tools for accesibility in education and offers support to lecturers and students. Dr. Anton Bolfing from LET has written an article for us in which he summarizes his thoughts about the topic, and we are pleased to include it in this issue of HEST.PULSE.
Happy Easter Holidays! It is a pleasure to serve as Head of Department, and I thank you all for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Laura Nyström
Head of the Department of Health Sciences and Technology |
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| D-HEST STAFF |
| Wir stellen vor: Team Medizin des D-HEST |
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| Das Projektteam Medizin@ETH setzt sich aus interdisziplinären Fachkräften zusammen, die über Expertise zu Entwicklung, Durchführung und Evaluation in der medizinischen Ausbildung verfügen. Gemeinsam sorgt es dafür, die hohen Ausbildungsstandards des BSc Studiengangs Humanmedizin an der ETH Zürich zu festigen und weiterzuentwickeln. Die Förderung klinischer Forschung liegt dem Team genauso am Herzen wie die vielfältigen medizinischen Aktivitäten bezüglich Lehre, Forschung und Technologietransfer bekannt zu machen durch gezielte Öffentlichkeitsarbeit. |
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| FACULTY NEWS |
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New Professor at D-HEST: Welcome, Alexander Harms!
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| The department welcomes Alexander Harms, newly appointed Assistant Professor of Molecular Phage Biology
Alexander will work closely with Prof. Martin Loessner, Professor of Food Microbiology at the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health. As announced in the ETH News, the principal aim of Alexander's research is to enable newly discovered processes to be used in biotechnological applications or to combat bacterial infections. This appointment is an ideal opportunity for the department to strengthen research and teaching in the field of molecular biology. Interactions and synergies with the Department of Biology and Zurich University Hospital are also being planned.
Welcome, Alexander! |
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| Katrien De Bock promoted as Full Professor |
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| Congratulations to Katrien De Bock!
At their meeting of 8/9 March 2023, the ETH Board has promoted Professor Katrien De Bock, Associate Professor of Excercise and Health, as Full Professor. ETH News writes: "Katrien De Bock studies muscle physiology and the processes involved in adapting to physical training and immobilisation. She has made a significant contribution to solving current health problems in collaboration with the ETH institutions active in these areas, as well as with other partner institutions such as Schulthess Clinic. This committed teacher has an impressive list of publications to her name and her contributions to the field of research are in demand throughout the world. She has received numerous awards, including an ERC Starting Grant in 2017." |
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| Awards for Master's students in Food Science |
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The Master's graduation celebration of the study program Food Science (together with Agricultural Sciences) was held on March 31, 2023. The celebration was recorded and is available in full length on the video portal of ETH Zurich. The following graduates in Food Science were awarded for their outstanding achievements:
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| • | | Ann-Sophie Palm: Willi Studer Prize for the best overall grade in the year 2022 |
| • | | Billie Maude Hauser: ETH medal for her master's thesis «Substrates for microbial growth in sustainable food production», carried out under the supervision of Prof. Peter Fischer and Dr. Edwina Romanens (Planted Foods). |
| • | | Byron Perez Simba: ETH medal for his master's thesis «Nanosecond pulsed electric fields-based process and bioprocess optimization to leverage heterotrophic microalgae efficiency», carried out under the supervision of Prof. Alexander Mathys and Dr. Iris Haberkorn. |
| • | | Marina Caflisch: Hochdorf Prize for her master's thesis «Deciphering the impact of oxidative stress on the physiology and metabolism of gut commensals», carried out under the supervision of Prof. Christophe Lacroix and Dr. Benoît Pugin. |
| • | | Martina Bernaschina: SGLWT Prize for her master's thesis «Study of plant-based protein stabilized emulsions and the interactions between proteins and emulsifiers at the interfaces», carried out under the supervision of Prof. Peter Fischer and Dr. Hans Jörg Limbach (Nestlé). |
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| Congratulations to all awardees! |
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| Barrierefreiheit und Accessibility im Focus |
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Die Kampagne "Hindernisfreiheit an der ETH Zürich" geht in eine neue Phase. Verschiedene Projekte sind aufgegleist und Massnahmen werden umgesetzt. Das D-HEST wird im Herbst 2023 im Master-Studiengang Gesundheitswissenschaften und Technologie den neuen Major "Rehabilitation und Inklusion" einführen. Am 20. April findet die wichtige Podiumsdisussion "Zugänglichkeit und Inklusion in der Hochschulbildung - bloss ein Trend?" statt. Es ist also Zeit für HEST.PULSE, das Thema in den Fokus zu rücken.
The campaign "Barrier-free at ETH Zurich" is entering a new phase. Various projects have been initiated and measures are being implemented. The Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) will introduce the new major "Rehabilitation and Inclusion" in the Health Sciences and Technology master's study program in fall 2023. On April 20, the important panel discussion "Accessibility and Inclusion in University Education" will take place (in German). This is the time for HEST.PULSE to bring the topic into focus. |
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| Aktivitäten, Info und Blog-Beitrag |
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| "Digitale Zugänglichkeit in der Bildung – eine Einordnung": Blog-Beitrag von Dr. Anton Bolfing, Digital Accessibility, LET Lehrentwicklung und -technologie
"Zugänglichkeit und Inklusion in der Hochschulbildung - bloss ein Trend?", Podiumsdiskussion am 20. April 2023, 18:00 - 19:30, ETH Hönggerberg, mit Prof. Dr. Elsbeth Stern (Professorin für empirische Lehr- und Lernforschung), Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer (Leiter Abteilung LET), David Mzee (ETH Alumnus) und Timo Stühlinger (ETH Student). Info und Registrierung
e-Accessibility: Angebote des LET (Abteilung Lehrentwicklung und -technologie): Grundlagen, Unterstützungsangebote, Informationen, Quick wins
Neuer Major "Rehabilitation und Inklusion" im Studiengang Gesundheitswissenschaften und Technologie: Website des D-HEST |
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| Activities, information, and blog |
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| In German only: "Digitale Zugänglichkeit in der Bildung – eine Einordnung": Blog-Beitrag von Dr. Anton Bolfing, Digital Accessibility, Educational Development and Technology (LET)
Event held in German: "Accessibility and Inclusion in University Education", panel discussion on 20. April 2023, 18:00 - 19:30, ETH Hönggerberg, with Prof. Dr. Elsbeth Stern (professor of Empirical Research on Learning and Instruction), Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer (director LET), David Mzee (ETH alumnus) and Timo Stühlinger (ETH student). Info and registration
e-Accessibility: Offers of the LET (Educational Development and Technology (LET): Basics, support services, information, quick wins.
New major "Rehabilitation and Inclusion" in the Health Sciences and Technology program: Website of the D-HEST
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| Where do toxins from tobacco attack DNA? |
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| It is known that toxins in tobacco smoke can change our DNA – but where exactly in the genome they do this has been a mystery. A new approach developed by Shana Sturla and her group now brings light into the darkness. In the future, this could make it easier than ever to determine the safety of many chemical substances.
ETH News article in English | ETH-News Artikel in Deutsch |
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| Solidarity with Ukraine |
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ETH Zurich condemns the acts of war in Ukraine and supports affected students and researchers. Here you can find the current support being offered by ETH Zurich. Find information about support being offered by ETH Zurich, and what you can do to help, on the ETH Zurich Staffnet:
Solidarity with Ukraine |
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