Hanne Lexow Gauslaa

Challenge-Based Learning: The project inspires young people to step out of classroom and explore their purpose in the world. Wandering Challenge designs for 3 students to form a team, challenge themselves to complete 30 missions within 3 weeks. The challenge encourages them to step out of school, make the city…

The nominating institution FMP on the breakthrough: Christian Hackenberger has pioneered contributions to the development of protein-based therapeutics, based on the chemical modification and cellular delivery of antibodies to target cancer and viral infections. Highlights include the engineering of an inhibitor against human and avian influenza, and safer next-gen antibody…

Two corotating vortices, joined together by a slender vortical bridge, drift through an enormous aquarium. Shining through the water’s surface, an expanded laser beam transforms the vortex pair into a moving lens that upwardly projects two black holes encircled by shimmering halos. Vortices may collide with one another (as in…

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Mark Ferguson, digital participants had the chance to discuss and ask questions. The interview series provided an intense personal atmosphere, in which high-level guests, speakers and panelists of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2021 focused on their individual research, career paths and experiences.…

FUTURE VOICES is a pioneering constellation of works at the intersection of voice, technology and performance. Powered by the unprecedented need for new ways of connection in our society, it highlights the fundamental role of human voice: not only as a tool for communication, but also for our connection with…

After successful restoration of visual function in animal models of retinal degeneration (with Botond Roska (IOB, Basel), Dr. Sahel conceived the first-in-man clinical trial combining a biotherapy (photoactivatable optogene channelrhodopsin expressed in retinal ganglion cells) coupled with a stimulation device, and observed the first clinical evidence for vision restoration using…

Despite some remarkable breakthroughs in the neurosciences, the human brain remains largely a mystery. Thanks to technological advances in the last few decades scientists have begun to unravel its secrets, and key discoveries promise to transform the treatment of neurological conditions. When it comes to fully comprehending the basic mechanisms…

Theo Issitt’s project investigates gases released by cells in different ‘stress’ conditions to model diseases such as cancer. Changes in these gases can then be investigated in the breath to look for disease.

Difu Simo is an engagement project in Kilifi, Kenya, which aims to promote dialogue among communities about mental health, to raise awareness and reduce associated stigma. The project has implemented massive mental health engagement campaigns combining expertise of collaborators in health research, film, local culture, and community members. Difu Simo’s…

Tanja Dragun is working on preventing the progression of prediabetes to diabetes by proposing an early intervention education model for prediabetic patients. The programme focuses on providing practical information, particularly on nutrition and food glycaemic response, to positively impact metabolic health and investigate the effect of education on key metabolic…