My Secondment at FHNW in Switzerland – One way to get micro/nanostructures on the COC polymer

Hi there, it’s Christian again. This time I want to talk about my secondment experience. The 1 month long secondment at the FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland) was split apart in two blocks of two weeks. I decided to do some joint work with Dian Haasbroek (ESR7) who is also going… Continue reading My Secondment at FHNW in Switzerland – One way to get micro/nanostructures on the COC polymer

Learning how to Multitask – in slow motion

As a PhD student in the SIMPPER_MedDev programme, this year has commanded me to work on multiple projects and goals, shifting constantly between ideas and mindsets. Besides my project work, there have been modules and trainings, conferences and secondments, and collaborations and co-authorings. While many people will argue that doing too many different things at… Continue reading Learning how to Multitask – in slow motion

Beyond Lectures and Lab Coats: SIMPPER_MedDev ESRs take Swiss Sojourn

Set in the picturesque country of Switzerland, the European Training Network SIMPPER_MedDev recently concluded an intensive 2-week course that seamlessly blended education and enjoyment. This rendezvous marked a significant milestone as all early-stage researchers (ESRs) converged in Switzerland for the last training modules of the project. From the 4th to the 15th of September 2023,… Continue reading Beyond Lectures and Lab Coats: SIMPPER_MedDev ESRs take Swiss Sojourn

Case study: Prototyping a screening device for anti-cancer drug treatment

Following the second training module (TM2) hosted by UCD in the spring of 2022, a case study was given to a group of three ESRs in the SIMPPER_MedDev project. With excitingly new and relevant knowledge of the design of microfluidic devices and the industry at large, they were challenged to address a new direction to… Continue reading Case study: Prototyping a screening device for anti-cancer drug treatment