In order to train their students, medical schools often get actors to present symptoms of certain conditions. Offering what is claimed to be a more consistent and readily-available alternative, the HAL S5301 robot is designed to simulate a brain-injured patient. Manufactured by Miami-based company Gaumard Scientific, the S5301 is a life-size adult humanoid robot which […]

As a scientist, I have always been fascinated by the mechanisms behind our immune system, a sort of security army tailored by genetics. It was clear to me that understanding immunology was key to understanding disease. One of the diseases most extensively investigated in the immunology field today is diabetes, a common disorder associated with […]

In the ever-evolving world of biotechnology, little remains constant. For Annick Deschoolmeester, head of human resources at Swiss biopharma company Pharvaris, this perpetual drive toward innovation in human health is what keeps her drawn to the sector. “At the end of the day, we think back about why we come to work and why we do […]