29th of October, 2024
ASAIN: the Australian Swiss Academic & Innovation Network
ASAIN is dedicated to fostering and expanding academic and innovation collaboration between Australia and Switzerland. Our mission is to establish, facilitate, and nurture strong ties within the academic communities of both countries, driving innovation and shared success.
Launch Event
We are excited to announce the inaugural event and official launch of ASAIN, which will take place on the 29th of October at the prestigious Novartis Pavilion in Basel.
This gathering will be an opportunity for thought leaders, researchers, and innovators from both countries—and beyond—to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a thriving academic network.
Please join us and the Ambassador H.E. Elizabeth Day, to hear about real life examples of Swiss-Australian collaboration and to take the opportunity give your input on the future of ASAIN.
Speakers
Andrew Oates is a professor at EPFL and the head of the Timing, Oscillation, and Patterns Laboratory. He studied at the University of Adelaide and the University of Melbourne before beginning his overseas academic journey. His research centres on the segmentation clock in vertebrate embryos, particularly in zebrafish, which regulates the formation of body segments. He combines molecular genetics, imaging, and theoretical models to study these biological rhythms. He has served as Dean of the School of Life Sciences at EPFL since 2021. Andrew will share his thoughts on Swiss - Australian collaboration.
Arianna Oddo works in the University of Melbourne's MedTech Platform, where she focuses on fostering collaborations between academia and industry to advance medical technologies. She is also a member of the 2024 Emerging Leaders Network at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Arianna will present on ongoing Swiss-Australian collaborations and the opportunity of SAAN / ASAIN networks.
FAQ
We warmly welcome everyone with an interest in academic innovation!
Whether you’re Australian, Swiss, or simply passionate about cross-border collaboration, you are welcome to sign up.
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Not Australian or Swiss?
No worries! ASAIN is an inclusive network, and we encourage participation from all individuals and institutions interested in building academic bridges. Your presence will be highly valued.
We look forward to welcoming you at the launch and to the exciting journey ahead.
Warm regards,
The Australian Swiss Academic & Innovation Network