We recently published a systematised review evaluating the clinical applicability of breath-based measurements for detecting disturbances in glucose metabolism in Journal of Breath Research.
We recently published an article on alignment-free classification of glycemic states in type 1 diabetes from GC–IMS breath spectra using convolutional neural networks in Scientific Reports.
Plenary talk at SEMDSA 2026 in Cape Town on next-generation diabetes monitoring.
Mahsa Nasehi presented our work on dual-functional gold nanoparticles at SPIE Photonics Europe in Strasbourg.
We published a clinical protocol investigating daytime patterns of exhaled VOCs in people with and without diabetes.
We presented our latest work on non-invasive nocturnal hypoglycemia detection using smartwatch data at ATTD 2026 in Barcelona.
Our latest review highlights the potential of radar technology for contactless detection of nocturnal hypoglycemia in people with diabetes.
The samlab participated in SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco with two scientific contributions
Camilo Mendez successfully defended his PhD in Biomedical Engineering and became the first PhD graduate of the samlab.
Sandro successfully defended his Master thesis in Biomedical Engineering.
We are excited to share our latest research in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism:
We are excited to share our latest research in Scientific Reports
Back in Boston - Talk at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine
Visit to Universidad Complutense de Madrid – Talk at the Facultad de Farmacia
We are excited to share our latest research in Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
We have been awarded a research grant by the Swiss National Science Foundation
We recently published an article on the detection of hypoglycaemia in type 1 diabetes through breath volatile organic compound profiling using gaschromatography–ion mobility spectrometry in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
Daniel successfully defended his Master thesis in Biomedical Engineering.
Fabienne successfully defended her Master thesis in Biomedical Engineering.
Our research was featured in D-Journal
On May 29, 2024, we had the chance to present our research at the 15th Biomedical Engineering Day, organized by ARTORG!
Cutting-edge diabetes technology to make lives easier
Camilo successfully defended his PhD research during his mid-term presentation
Cléo presented her poster on our breath analysis project at the ATTD conference in Florence, Italy.
The samlab presented two posters at the SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco, California, USA.
Inaugural Lecture Sensing - bridging fundamental physics and applications in medicine
For our new VOCircle study, we are looking for individuals with diabetes type 1, diabetes type 2, and healthy people. More information can be found in the flyer.
For our exciting Moonwalk study, we are still looking for individuals with diabetes and insulin therapy from the Bern region. The study lasts for 10 days and offers a great opportunity to actively participate in research. More information can be found in the flyer.
On May 12, 2023, we had the chance to present our research at the 14th Biomedical Engineering Day, organized by ARTORG!
Innovative Sensortechnologien verbessern das tägliche Leben von Menschen mit Diabetes. (Article in French and German)
Our research group has exciting open Bachelor's and Master's projects for students with diverse interests and skills.
Andreas Wälchli successfully completed his Bachelor thesis project on a flow simulator.
The Diabetes Center Berne and the samlab were recently featured in an article in the Sonntagszeitung.
We are excited to announce that our optic and electronic lab is now fully up and running!