News & Events at D-HEST
Prof Shana Sturla appointed American Chemical Society Fellow
A prestigious ACS distinction celebrates Prof. Shana Sturla’s pioneering contributions to toxicology research, where innovative chemical and bioanalytical methods are unlocking new insights into disease prevention and personalized therapeutic approaches.
Seven professors appointed
At its meeting of 15 and 16 July 2026 and upon application of Joël Mesot, President of ETH Zurich, the ETH Board appointed seven professors. The Board also awarded the title of "Professor of Practice" once.
International Recognition: Three Scientists Awarded Prestigious EMBO Membership
Emma Slack, Nina Cabezas-Wallscheid from the Department of Health
Sciences and Technology D-HEST as well as Jörn Piel from the Department
of Biology D-BIOL have been elected EMBO Members.
Alexander Mathys and Ferdinand von Meyenn, how can the protein hype be made more sustainable?
Proteins are often regarded as the key to good health and well-being. However, nutrition and food science experts Alexander Mathys and Ferdinand von Meyenn argue that an exclusive focus on protein is too narrow. They emphasise that the source of proteins and the composition of the overall diet are more critical factors influencing bodily health and the climate.
Virtual reality combined with nerve stimulation improves arm and hand function following a stroke
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and ETH Zurich have developed a rehabilitation platform for people suffering from the long-term effects of a stroke, which combines virtual reality with targeted sensory nerve stimulation.