BIIE Faculty Member Berend Snijder Wins Precision Medicine Award 2025

The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) celebrates faculty member Dr. Berend Snijder, whose laboratory at ETH Zurich has been awarded the Precision Medicine Award 2025 for "Biggest Technology Impact of the Year" by Oxford Global. The award recognizes the Snijder Lab's pioneering work in pharmacoscopy, a technology that profiles how tissues respond to treatments at the cellular level.

At BIIE, Dr. Snijder's research group focuses on systems immunology—using computational tools to map how immune cells interact with pathogens and respond to disease. This approach aligns with BIIE's mission to develop next-generation diagnostics and treatments for children and adolescents globally.

"This recognition highlights the power of combining computational and experimental approaches to advance precision medicine," said Dr. Snijder. "The award reflects the dedication of our team and our many clinical and research collaborators."

By integrating imaging, machine learning, and functional profiling, the Snijder Lab exemplifies BIIE's approach to immune engineering: using cutting-edge technologies to understand immune diversity and develop targeted interventions. This computational immunology work complements BIIE's broader research pillars in systems immunology and synthetic immunology.

"Berend's work demonstrates how innovative technologies in immune engineering can unlock new concepts and opportunities, such as turning complex immune data into more effective therapies," said Prof. Sai Reddy, Scientific Director of BIIE. "This achievement reflects our institute's commitment to turning breakthrough technologies into practical solutions that advance medicine and health globally.  ."

The ceremony also recognized external companies applying precision medicine approaches. The Precision Medicine Awards, organized by Oxford Global, celebrate outstanding contributions to personalized healthcare worldwide.