The research of the group of Cell Physiology and Cellular Engineering covers a broad spectrum of cell biology with a focus on human stem cell research, cell-based assays/reporter systems, cellular engineering and immunology (generation of novel antibodies). We support the exchange of knowledge and technology transfer from academic research to applied biotechnology and work closely with various partners in the industry and at universities.

The group consists of a very dedicated and innovative team of experienced academic staff and students in the course of their training.  
 

We support our collaboration partners with a high level of competence in specific aspects of cellular biology.

An overview of our areas of expertise are listed below:

• Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
• Development of cell-based assays
• Generation of novel antibodies towards complex proteins
• Primary culture and establishment of cell lines
• Recombinant protein expression and generation of respective cell lines
• Molecular mechanisms of cell physiology for biotechnical applications
• Subcellular drug delivery
• Glycobiology and post translational modifications
• Cytotoxicity assay
• Live Cell Imaging
• Isolation and enrichment of specific cell types (FACS)

Our activities include teaching, research, development and service. In collaboration with our partners, we support the conversion of ideas into products and develop innovative solutions. A collaboration can be also financially supported by the state research funding (for example Innosuisse, SNF, EU) or be processed in the form of student works (semester, bachelor and master thesis).