Innovative analytics
for health research

The projects in the Disease Mechanisms and Targets programme focus on a central aspect of health research: the investigation of molecular mechanisms that are involved in pathogenesis.

The projects in the Biomarkers programme focus on the identification and validation of biomarkers as well as on the improved detection of such molecules in a complex biological matrix.

ISAS uses its long-standing experience in optical spectroscopy to develop its methods towards imaging applications for health research. In the Imaging programme, methods such as Raman spectroscopy, high-resolution fluorescence, or CARS microscopy are combined to develop novel analytical platforms.

The projects in this programme focus on non-destructive and non-invasive analytical methods for minute samples of biomolecules on solid-liquid surfaces. Such biohybrid interfaces are especially suited for sensors or for studying biomolecular interactions, cell templates, and biomolecule binding to surfaces.

The objective of the Strategy Fund “Competition” is to promote scientific ideas that particularly support the strategic aims of ISAS. For this internal competition, the institute has established the funding lines “Integrative Research” and “Early Independence”, which are advertised alternately.