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The High-Tech Agenda Needs a Catalytic Moment for Biomedical Innovation

Bioengineering IBMI

In a joint guest article published in Table.Media, bioengineering expert Vasilis Ntziachristos and deep-tech specialist Francis de Véricourt examine the key levers needed to sustainably advance biomedical innovation in Germany and Europe. The two researchers call for a “Whitaker moment” for Germany’s biotechnology innovation and the medicine of tomorrow, citing the investments of the namesake foundation in the U.S. as a model.

For more see German Version.

Published January, 2026 on Table.Media

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Prof. Dr. Vasilis Ntziachristos

Direktor des Instituts für Biologische und Medizinische Bildgebung, Direktor des Bioengineering Centers, IBMI

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