Where Science Talks, a podcast by Campus Biotech

Welcome to Where Science Talks, a podcast from Campus Biotech. In this fourth episode, we dive into one of the most urgent challenges of our time — mental health — and explore how biotechnology is reshaping the way we understand, diagnose, and treat brain disorders.

Our discussion looks at why mental health has become such a pressing issue today, and how breaking down the traditional barriers between neurological and psychiatric research can lead to new insights and better care. We also look at the broader vision of “one brain, one mind, one health, one planet” — and what it means for clinicians, researchers, and patients striving toward a more integrated approach to well-being.

Joining us for this conversation are:

Indrit Bègue, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Geneva

Claudio Bassetti, Full Professor of Neurology and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern

They share insights into the ambitions behind the Swiss Brain Health Plan and its connection to global initiatives shaping a healthier, more connected future for brain and mind.

Welcome back to Where Science Talks, a podcast from Campus Biotech. In this third episode, we explore how young scientists navigate the leap from campus to career — and how the Campus Biotech environment supports emerging talents as they find their path in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship.Joining us for this conversation are:

 Arnaud Cuilleret, Career Advisor at EPFL.
 Omar Shalby, Master’s student at EPFL and Co-founder of Neurovia.
 Fabien Carruzzo, Science communicator at Les Mots de la Science and Science collaborator at Synapsy.

Together, we explore the challenges and choices that shape the journey from education to professional life — and what helps young researchers build fulfilling careers.

Welcome back to Where Science Talks, a podcast from Campus Biotech.

In this second episode, we’re heading into the heart of the Swiss Health Valley to look at how scientific innovation translates into real-world solutions for patients with our two guests:

• Magali Bischof, Secretary General of BioAlps, the life sciences cluster for Western Switzerland.
• Sébastien Mazzuri, Director of Research, Innovation and Bioethics at the EspeRare Foundation.

We explore what makes Switzerland — and Campus Biotech in particular — such a powerful hub for transforming groundbreaking research into healthcare solutions that make a difference.

Let’s dive in.

Welcome to the first episode of Where Science Talks, a podcast for anyone interested in the powerful intersection of science and entrepreneurship.

Campus Biotech is more than just a research centre. It's a living ecosystem that brings together people, ideas, institutions, and businesses — all working together to make life-changing discoveries and accelerate their translation into real-world solutions.

Our guests in this episode are deeply engaged in this mission:

• Erwin Böttinger, CEO of the Wyss Center
• Antonio Gambardella, Managing Director of FONGIT
• Nicolas Vachicouras, PhD, CEO of Neurosoft

Together, they share how Campus Biotech acts as a catalyst — connecting two worlds that often move at different speeds: science and entrepreneurship. They talk about how transformation happens here, with tailored support offered at every stage of the journey.

Through their stories, we uncover how this strategic alliance between science and business is accelerating the path from laboratory breakthroughs to tangible societal impact.