University of Italian Switzerland

University of Italian Switzerland

Location: Lugano
Affiliation: swissuniversities
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What are IGA and IGG antibodies? For what are they used? In this new episode of Science in a minute, Dr Rebecca Amati, project manager of the Corona Immunitas Ticino project, explains the different classes of antibodies, their development and their functions.
While running a Google images search on "sustainability", the colour green dominates. Most of us automatically associate the concept with the environment. Among the search engine results, however, there are still plenty of images that remind us that sustainability is also economical and, more importantly, social.
What is an antigen test? What are its advantages and disadvantages? In this new episode of Science in a Minute, the so-called rapid test procedure is explained. This test detects the presence of proteins of the new coronavirus in the nose and/or throat.
What are epidemiological studies' Why do we need them' In this new episode of Science in a minute, Dr Rebecca Amati, project manager of the Corona Immunitas Ticino project, explains the meaning of these studies and what they are for.
Data science helps us to investigate the main causes of out-of-hospital deaths - such as cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndrome and cerebral stroke - and to develop 'smart' and cutting-edge first response solutions, thanks to a project conducted by USI in collaboration with Cardiocentro Ticino, Fondazione Ticino Cuore, and Federazione Cantonale Ticinese Servizi Ambulanze.
What is the PCR test? How does it work, and why is it called PCR? This new Science in a Minute clip explains the procedure for tests that detect viral components, allowing diagnosis of an acute novel coronavirus infection.
Kicking off with an editorial by the Rector, Boas Erez, is a series of articles in collaboration with Corriere del Ticino in the framework of #USI25. Guided by USI experts, we will ponder how knowledge can help understand and address great present and future challenges .
In his introduction to an exhibition by Max Ernst, the poet André Breton speaks of that "marvellous capacity to grasp mutually distinct realities and draw a spark from their juxtaposition." For good or ill, the university world is often called upon to debunk the myth of the 'ivory tower' in which academics are thought to reside and is increasingly asked to "introduce themselves" to the economic and social fabric.
Continuing Education
Continuing education programs related to University of Italian Switzerland: »» 268 programsContinuing Education Programmes
- Psychothérapie psychanalytique: Cadre et espace thérapeutique (2021) (Geneva)
- Pharmacie clinique - Pharmacothérapie (2020) (Geneva)
- Gouvernance de l’information en organisation - Protection des données, Conformité et Sécurité de l’information (2021) (Geneva)
- Digital Dental Technologies (2020) (Geneva)
- Colposcopie et pathologie cervico-vaginale et vulvaire (2018) (Geneva)
- Neuronal Dynamics 2 – Computational Neuroscience: Neuronal Dynamics of Cognition (Lausanne)
- Stratégies cognitives et comportementales de la relation thérapeutique (2021) (Geneva)
- MAS ETH EPF in Urban and Territorial Design (MAS ETH UTD) (Zürich)
- Recherche clinique orientée patients (2020) (Geneva)
- Advanced DNA interpretation (Lausanne)
- Responsable de la protection des données en entreprise / DPO (2021) (Geneva)
- Qualité des soins (2021) (Geneva)
- Challenging Forensic Science (Lausanne)
- Éducation thérapeutique du patient (2020) (Geneva)
- Éducation thérapeutique du patient (2020) (Geneva)
- Gestion des données (Lausanne)
- Données & Vie privée (Lausanne)
- Piloter et manager ses équipes à distance (Lausanne)
- Logiciel & Disruption Digitale (Lausanne)
- Innovation Digitale (Lausanne)
»» Further programmes.

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- Research Management - 16.4
Science Editor - Economics/Business - 15.4
Studiengangleiter/in und Dozent/in für Prozess-, Supply Chain Management (80-100%) - Architecture - 15.4
Professor of Architecture and Care - Architecture - 15.4
Professors of Architecture and Design - Health - 14.4
Wissenschaftlicher Projektkoordinator (m/w/d) - Social Sciences - 14.4
Programm-Manager/in und Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (60%) - Electroengineering - 14.4
Leiterin, Leiter Elektro-Werkstatt (100%) - Computer Science - 14.4
Leiter/-in Centre for Artificial Intelligence (Professorenstelle 80-100 %)