EPFL lends computing power to fight against the coronavirus

Published:08.04.20 — EPFL is contributing significant computing resources to the open science project [email protected], which uses protein dynamics simulations to explore potential coronavirus drug targets.

EPFL launches a series of projects to combat the Coronavirus crisis

Published:06.04.20 — EPFL researchers have been working for weeks to help fight the pandemic and mitigate its short- and long-term consequences. Studies are already under way on methods to stem the spread of the virus, diagnose the disease and discover a vaccine. EPFL researchers are also part of an EU initiative called PEPP-PT to develop an app that can identify people who have been in contact with a coronavirus carrier. Hackathons are yet another element of our School’s effort to combat COVID-19.

“Some networks are more crisis-resilient than others”

Published:06.04.20 — Matthias Finger, an EPFL professor of network industry management, does not foresee water and power supply problems in Switzerland, even with the country in lockdown. But internet access could prove more challenging.

A smart bra for detecting early-stage breast cancer

Published:03.04.20 — EPFL students teamed up with startup IcosaMed to develop the SmartBra – the first piece of smart clothing that can be used for cancer prevention.

Hackathon aims to develop responses to the coronavirus

Published:02.04.20 — On 4–6 April , the EPFL student association LauzHack will hold a fully online hackathon to help tackle the coronavirus. The event – put together in just a few days – is open to EPFL students as well as the general public.