Faculty of Medicine

University Clinics Inselspital

University Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology

Inselspital Bern

The Institute covers the entire diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology spectrum using state-of-the-art equipment. Its research priorities are aligned with the other neuro-oriented research groups of the University and the Inselspital. They can be divided into clinical projects (neurovascular research) and basic research.

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Neurovascular research:

The research group focuses on treatment strategies for neurovascular diseases (aneurysms, AVM) and especially the evaluation and treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The researchers combine preclinical development of techniques in bench-top and animal models and evaluate their application in large-scale international clinical studies (Swift direct). Furthermore, the group evaluated robotic approaches in neurovascular treatment.

Advanced Neuroimaging and Artificial Intelligence Technology in Neuroradiology:

The research of the Support Center of Advanced Neuroimaging (SCAN) focuses on the translation of quantitative imaging methods, artificial intelligence technology and automated image analysis into clinical practice, sequence development and methodological counselling for neuroimaging studies. In this domain, the researchers of the SCAN have participated in international neuroimaging trials (e.g. ENIGMA Epilepsy and NIH-funded ENIGMA Parkinson´s disease), neuroimaging challenges and data analysis networks in cerebrovascular research, neuro-oncology, neuro-immunology, sleep-related disorders, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disorders.

CSF Hypo- und Hypertension Syndromes:

The multidisciplinary group of the Neuro Center develops new imaging modalities and interventional/surgical treatment options for patients with CSF leakage syndromes and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Translational imaging / Ultra High Field MRI:

Methodological and translational research projects encompassing structural, advanced, and molecular neuroimaging are executed at the Translational Imaging Center (TIC) in sitem-insel. The core areas of research encompass advanced diagnostic procedures in the presurgical workup of refractory epilepsy, brain aneurysms and small vessel disease, neuroimmunology and brain tumor research.

Grants

  • Horizon 2020 INSPIRE MED (Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant 813120).
  • NIH Grant 1R01NS1007513-01A1
  • SINERGIA CRSII5_180365
  • SPHN Driver Project IMAGINE
  • SNF grants 170060, 182569, 190817 195801, 189136, 160107, 325230
  • Innosuisse 43087.1 IP-LS
  • SISF Grants (UHF MRT: Gluco-CEST, Deuterium Imaging, Neuroinfection, Intracranial stenoses, Aneurysms)
  • SWISS Heart foundation (Covid 19, posterior circulation stroke, intracranial stenosis)
  • MS foundation (brain aging)