The LOOP Zurich Projects
The LOOP Zurich supports research projects (translational and incubator projects) as well as the development and operation of clinical and technological platforms along with their associated platform projects:
Research Projects (Translational and Incubator Projects):
Incubator projects have an exploratory approach. In addition to promoting young researchers, they place a strong emphasis on innovation, aiming to further advance Zurich as a hub for medical research. Successful incubator projects can be expanded and continued through translational projects.
- The goal of translational projects is to develop a research project into a biomedical concept (e.g., diagnosis, therapy) that can be applied to patients and demonstrates the expected effect (proof of concept).
Platforms and Platform Projects:
The LOOP Zurich is currently supporting and establishing two platforms: the Biomedical Informatics Platform (The LOOP BMIP, see page 22) and the LOOP/UMZH Biobank. Both platforms are fundamental for data-driven research projects in precision medicine.
The LOOP BMIP will integrate clinical data from hospitals with data from technological platforms and make them available for research purposes.
- The initial focus of platform projects is on research-relevant initiatives that support and expand the development of the Biomedical Informatics Platform.
