Biomedical Systems

Research profile

Research on intelligent biomedical solutions for personalized healthcare.
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The most pressing societal and scientific challenges lie in the field of medicine. Fusing biosciences and engineering is key to radically improving biomedical research and technologies available in the health care sector.

Highly precise diagnostics, personalized therapies, for example, for cancer, novel antibiotics or innovative rehabilitation systems, such as exoskeletons or neuroprosthetics will offer substantial benefits over conventional solutions and help prevent or alleviate illness and disease.

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Combined research expertise

Combining expertise from various fields, the research area "Biomedical Systems" at the University of Stuttgart is in a unique position to contribute to new biomedical solutions. The internationally renowned team unites research expertise in biotechnology and bioengineering, sensors and nanotechnology, as well as biointelligent devices and robotics.

Tumor cells viewed through a microscope

Biotechnology and Bioengineering

The research area of "Biomedical Systems" operates at the forefront of innovative pharmaceutical biotechnology, covering the entire value chain, from molecular design to protein engineering and manufacturing. This opens up new ways of personalizing treatments, for example in cancer treatment and neurodegenerative diseases.

Half-sided carbon coated "Janus particles" navigate away from a light source.

Sensors and Nanotechnology

Researchers are developing new materials and technical solutions in the field of "Biomedical Systems". The University of Stuttgart boasts a wealth of research expertise in the fields of sensors and quantum technologies. This allows the development of systems for the acquisition of high-resolution biomedical data. The university's focus is on non-invasive diagnostics, treatment, and the medical technologies of the future.

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Biointelligent Devices and Robotics

Using in silico models, it is possible to develop smart prosthetics and patient-specific exoskeletons that are connected to the neuromuscular system. In this way, patients are more aware of their immediate environment and are better able to control their movements. Furthermore, the researchers also design biorobotic devices that are capable of intelligently diagnosing an individual’s health status and improving people’s lives.

[Photos: University of Stuttgart (SRCSB), University of Stuttgart (Celia Lozano, MPI for Intelligent Systems), University of Stuttgart (Max Kovalenko)]

Excellent research conditions

Researching intelligent biomedical systems demands a deep understanding of modeling and simulation - areas of expertise that are key strengths of the University of Stuttgart: with the Cluster of Excellence "Data-Integrated Simulation Technology" (SimTech) the university is home to an outstanding research center for simulation science with state-of-the-art facilities. Furthermore, the University of Stuttgart is one of only three research institutions in Germany that hosts a world-class High Performance Computing Center (HLRS).

In addition, the research area of "Biomedical Systems" collaborates with various external research institutions, as well as with clinical and industrial partners to translate basic research findings into personalized biomedical and health-related applications.

Biomedical Systems connects the dots to enable cutting-edge science to improve patients’ lives.

Prof. Dr. Monilola Olayioye, Lead of the Scientific Coordination Team

Inquired: Clara studies Technical Biology at the University of Stuttgart

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Current research highlights

Less animal testing and higher data quality in biomedicine

The goals of the 3R Initiative Baden-Württemberg include replacing and reducing animal testing and enhancing necessary experiments. The University of Stuttgart is actively involved in this initiative through its research center. Science Minister Petra Olschowski visited the 3R activities on site.

Engineering Intelligence – Cyber Valley at University of Stuttgart

The two-day congress dedicated to artificial intelligence, intelligent robotics and intelligent systems

Networking and exchange in the field of Biomedical Systems research

Scientists from different disciplines and with different levels of experience network in the field of Biomedical Systems research at the University of Stuttgart. Drawing on their experience in the fields of biological, engineering and data sciences, together they are finding new ways to rethink health.

The Robert Wichard Pohl Prize 2024 is going to Harald Giessen

Stuttgart physicist Professor Harald Giessen from the Institute of Physics (4) is awarded the Robert Wichard Pohl Prize 2024 of the German Physical Society. The prize is awarded for outstanding research contributions in physics that have a particular impact on other disciplines in science and technology.

Personalized medicine with smarter band-aids

New materials designed to enable the controlled release of active ingredients in band-aids.

Prof. Syn Schmitt: Musculature and machinery

Prof. Syn Schmitt combines his enjoyment of sports and his passion for physics by simulating human movements, an activity that is not only laying the groundwork for the next generation of robots but may also provide evidence in a murder case.

How the Ninjurin-1 protein executes cell death

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart reveal the ultimate step of cell death at atomistic level by molecular dynamics simulations.

Seizing opportunities

Prof. Laura Na Liu and her team are working at the interface between nanophotonics and DNA nano engineering.

[Photos: Universität Stuttgart, Uli Regenscheit, Jan Potente / University of Stuttgart, n/s, PI4/Universität Stuttgart, Sven Cichowicz, Max Kovalenko, University of Basel, Morris Degen, Max Kovalenko]

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