Further cell culture models, the researchers evaluate information the interaction between implant material and tissue. Nano-Argovia In this way, they will determine the program ideal surface structure and de昀椀ne the require- https://nanoscience.unibas.ch/ en/forschung/applied-research/ ments for manufacturing. The project will help facilitate the production of next-gener- UZB ation zirconium dioxide dental implants for https://www.uzb.ch the bene昀椀t of patients. FHNW School of Life Collaboration between: Sciences University Center for Dental Medicine https://www.fhnw.ch/en/re- search-and-services/lifesciences Basel UZB of the University of Basel // IM2, FHNW School of Life Sciences // Straumann Institut Straumann AG (Basel) Géraldine Guex discusses how the experiments are per- https://www.straumann.com/en/ formed with master’s student Daniel Gauss. dental-professionals.html “We believe that zirconium dioxide-based dental implants will grow to become a signi昀椀cant market in the coming years. For this reason, we’re particularly interested in the results of the ZIRYT project, which has the potential to optimize both the complex- ity of the manufacturing process and the clinical results of our products — for the bene昀椀t of patients. Our long-standing and successful collaboration with the UZB, the University of Basel and the FHNW encourages us to continue supporting these centers of competence in their excellent research.” Dr. Raphael Wagner, Institut Straumann AG (Basel) Nano-Argovia program Submit your project proposals! In the Nano-Argovia program, the SNI promotes applied nano- technology research projects. Companies from Northwestern Swit- zerland work together with partners from at least two di昀昀erent academic institutions. Submit your project proposals by September 30, 2024. Information about the Nano-Argovia program and proposal require- ments can be found at: www.nano-argovia.swiss For an overview about the Nano-Argovia program, we’ve put togeth- er a new 昀氀yer that o昀昀ers an overview of the Nano-Argovia program. https://bit.ly/3KoqurE SNI INSight June 2024 7