Professor Dr. Reto Luginbühl

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Biography

Reto Luginbühl is a prominent researcher and head of the Chemistry Biology group at RMS Foundation, Switzerland. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry from the University of Bern in 1993 and 1997, respectively. From 1997 to 2000, he worked as a research associate at the University of Washington's Engineered Biomaterials Center in Seattle, WA. In 2001, he joined RMS Foundation. His research focuses on biocompatibility and cleanliness, specifically in the context of preventing infections and engineering scaffolds for cartilage and bone repair. Luginbühl's work includes the development of novel antimicrobial coatings and understanding material-cell interactions in tissue engineering. He engages in collaborative research with academic institutions and industry to advance the fields of biomaterials and cell therapies. He also teaches courses related to (Bio)Materials and Introduction to Material Science in the Master's Program in Biomedical Engineering.

Research Interests

Biocompatibility Antimicrobial Substances Engineering Scaffolds Cartilage Repair Bone Repair Instant Cell Therapies

Experience

Head of Chemistry Biology Group

2001-01-01 — Present

RMS Foundation • Switzerland

Leading research and development in biocompatibility and engineering of biomaterials.

Research Associate

1997-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Conducted research at the Engineered Biomaterials Center focusing on tissue engineering.

Courses

(Bio)Materials Introduction to Material Science

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different

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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).