Probanden/Probandinnen für wissenschaftliche Studie gesucht
VOCircle Studie: Der zirkadiane Rhythmus in Volatile Organic Compounds bei Menschen ohne Diabetes und mit Typ-1- und Typ-2-Diabetes
News
Stay updated with the latest news from our lab.
2026
New Paper: Clinical applicability of breath measurements for detecting disturbances in systemic glucose metabolism
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.
New Paper: Alignment-free convolutional neural network classification of glycemic states in type 1 diabetes from GC–IMS breath spectra
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
Plenary talk at SEMDSA 2026 in Cape Town on next-generation diabetes monitoring.
Presentation at SPIE Photonics Europe on Gold Nanoparticles for Biomedical Imaging
Mahsa Nasehi presented our work on dual-functional gold nanoparticles at SPIE Photonics Europe in Strasbourg.
Clinical Protocol on Circadian VOC Patterns in Diabetes Published in BMJ Open
We published a clinical protocol investigating daytime patterns of exhaled VOCs in people with and without diabetes.
Presentation at ATTD 2026 in Barcelona
We presented our latest work on non-invasive nocturnal hypoglycemia detection using smartwatch data at ATTD 2026 in Barcelona.
Review on Radar-Based Monitoring for Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Published in IEEE JBHI
Our latest review highlights the potential of radar technology for contactless detection of nocturnal hypoglycemia in people with diabetes.
samlab at SPIE Photonics West 2026, San Francisco
The samlab participated in SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco with two scientific contributions
Camilo Mendez successfully defended his PhD
Camilo Mendez successfully defended his PhD in Biomedical Engineering and became the first PhD graduate of the samlab.
2025
Master Thesis Defense Sandro
Sandro successfully defended his Master thesis in Biomedical Engineering.
Discrepancies between current displayed and auto-logged glucose values in FreeStyle Libre 3: Implications for clinical interpretation
We are excited to share our latest research in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism:
New Publication: Toward Detection of Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Using Consumer-Grade Smartwatches and Machine Learning
We are excited to share our latest research in Scientific Reports
Talk at the Wellman Center
Back in Boston - Talk at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine
Talk at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Visit to Universidad Complutense de Madrid – Talk at the Facultad de Farmacia
New Publication: Toward Detection of Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Using Consumer-Grade Smartwatches and Machine Learning
We are excited to share our latest research in Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
2024
New SNSF Grant Granted
We have been awarded a research grant by the Swiss National Science Foundation
New Paper on Breath Volatile Organic Compounds in Diabetes
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
Master Thesis Defense Daniel
Daniel successfully defended his Master thesis in Biomedical Engineering.
Master Thesis Defense Fabienne
Fabienne successfully defended her Master thesis in Biomedical Engineering.
Article in D-Journal
Our research was featured in D-Journal
Biomedical Engineering Day 2024
On May 29, 2024, we had the chance to present our research at the 15th Biomedical Engineering Day, organized by ARTORG!
Samlab featured in Nature Portfolio
Cutting-edge diabetes technology to make lives easier
Mid-term Presentation of Camilo Mendez
Camilo successfully defended his PhD research during his mid-term presentation
Poster Presented at ATTD Conference
Cléo presented her poster on our breath analysis project at the ATTD conference in Florence, Italy.
Visit at SPIE Photonics West Conference
The samlab presented two posters at the SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco, California, USA.
2023
Inaugural Lecture
Inaugural Lecture Sensing - bridging fundamental physics and applications in medicine
Participants Wanted for Moonwalk Study
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.
Biomedical Engineering Day 2023
On May 12, 2023, we had the chance to present our research at the 14th Biomedical Engineering Day, organized by ARTORG!
Article in d-journal
Innovative Sensortechnologien verbessern das tägliche Leben von Menschen mit Diabetes. (Article in French and German)
Open Bachelor and Master Projects
Our research group has exciting open Bachelor's and Master's projects for students with diverse interests and skills.
Bachelor thesis presented
Andreas Wälchli successfully completed his Bachelor thesis project on a flow simulator.
2022
The samlab in the News
The Diabetes Center Berne and the samlab were recently featured in an article in the Sonntagszeitung.
The samlab is up and running
We are excited to announce that our optic and electronic lab is now fully up and running!