Thomas Schildhauer

The nominating institution Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research on the breakthrough: In February, SORMAS was extended by a module for the control of COVID-19. Since then, it supports international health authorities in risk assessment and disease control. SORMAS is already used in Ghana and Nigeria, and the governments of 8…

The nominating institution UZH on the breakthrough: Human reproduction developed from a matter of chance to a matter of choice to a matter of design. Latest developments suggest that CRISPR technology will usher in a new era of technologically mediated reproduction. The work examines the interrelation and interaction between normative…

We aim at leveraging Computer Vision techniques to efficiently analyze the out-stream of fish from the sea. Empowered by this knowledge, we can devise optimal strategies for achieving sustainable seas. Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Environment & Nature, Food & Agriculture, Resilience, sustainability.

Female Leadership in Science, Business and Society The Falling Walls Foundation and the Bayer Foundation invited to a mutual networking event in July 2021. The Female Science Talents Gathering offered all participants discussion formats that allow insightful connections with outstanding female leaders and scientists. We were happy to welcome Helga…

The nominating institute Indonesian Research Institute for Biotechnology and Bioindustry on the breakthrough: Today, molecular biology is not always related to transgenesis-based genetic engineering. Genome editing techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9 may revolutionize classic genetic engineering techniques. More than 14,000 international research papers have been published since 2012, and this number…

We have selected suitable material for primary school students and we have conducted a small campaign to engage students. Students during the isolation period, in-home conditions (with the help of adults) perform experiments, challenges, and the same are presented on social networks. This relieves them of the stress of closure,…

How Social Analysis Sheds Light on the Edges of Society The last two decades have seen a sharp growth in the number of people who have been driven out of human livelihoods and framings that protect their basic needs and rights. Among the expelled are the growing numbers of displaced…

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation, digital participants had the chance to engage in a live conversation with Paweł Rowiński. He talked about his role as Vice-President of the Polish Academy of Science, the process of rebuilding the science landscape of Ukraine, what advice he would give to aspiring scientists…

The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Capitalizing on these technological breakthroughs, BlueRock are advancing novel cell+gene platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of authentic and engineered cell therapies, across neurology, cardiology and immunology. Lead program is…

Marius Wiggert and his team have developed advanced control algorithms that enable large structures to hitchhike on ocean currents for reliable, very low energy ocean autonomy, requiring 1000x less energy than classic approaches.