The Center for Biomedical Imaging marks its 15th anniversary

For the past decade and a half, the Center for Biomedical Imaging (CIBM) has been bringing researchers and clinicians together to develop cutting-edge technologies. This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the Center's past successes and ponder the challenges that lie ahead in the field of medical imaging. The CIBM was founded in 2004 on the initiative of five institutions - EPFL, the University of Lausanne (UNIL), the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). Fifteen years on, the Center is still going strong. And with a new executive director, a new logo and a new structure this year, the CIBM is ready to tackle the future . The CIBM has advanced biomedical imaging expertise in electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and signal processing (SP). Its 45 staff members - scientists, post-docs and technical and administrative staff - operate the Center's various research modules across five main sites: EPFL, UNIGE, Campus Biotech, the CHUV and HUG. Researchers and clinicians work closely together at these facilities. "The CIBM has a real impact on society," says Dr. Pina Marziliano, the Center's new executive director, "because the research we do seeks to resolve specific problems brought to us by clinicians." The CIBM is also open to sharing its expertise with outside partners. "Not only do we have the latest equipment, but we also know how to use it effectively - what equipment is required, the best way to use it, and how the resulting data should be analyzed," adds Dr. Marziliano. "This is important added value." A real boon for clinical practice