The best of both worlds Basic and applied research are key pillars of the SNI’s work. Whereas the SNI PhD School primarily deals with questions of basic science, the Nano-Argovia pro- gram is all about applied projects. Here, researchers from the SNI network work closely with industrial companies from Northwestern Switzerland and support the process of knowledge and technology transfer. More information from page 34 onward. Working with vVardis (formerly credentis), research- ers from the FHNW School of Life Sciences treated the surfaces of teeth with fluoride paste and ex- posed them to artificial saliva. (Image: L. Kind, FHNW) SNI Annual Report 2022 7