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The 2025 Leenaards Science Prize has been awarded to two groundbreaking research projects in the Lake Geneva region, each tackling a major challenge in modern medicine.
One project, led by Dr. Jasmine Abdulcadir (HUG) and Prof. Daniel Huber (UNIGE), is developing a connected, user-friendly device to measure female genital sensitivity — a scientific first that could significantly improve care for women affected by genital mutilation or trauma. The goal: provide objective data to inform clinical, surgical, and psychosexual treatment, while addressing a deeply underexplored area of women’s health.
The second project, led by Prof. Li Tang (EPFL) in collaboration with HUG and UNIGE, explores a novel strategy to boost immunotherapy effectiveness in cancer treatment. By stiffening cancer cell membranes, researchers aim to help immune T-cells better detect and destroy tumors — offering hope to patients resistant to current therapies.
Together, these projects embody the spirit of translational research: bridging innovation and clinical impact.
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