The Basel NanoBio-Network

Abstract

This article provides a brief overview of the ongoing life science projects within the National Centre of Competence in Research 'Nanoscale Science' (NCCR) network. Within the NCCR, a team of ~40 scientists from various research fields is working on the fundamentals of biological nanoscience and on the development of the next generation of nanosensors. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the projects, the involved Swiss researchers have built during the last three years a network of collaborating experts in the various fields. Such strong networking provides both an efficient approach to research and a good exchange of know-how.