Thu 1 Oct 2026
Accuracy where it matters most: How SonoSight brings precision ultrasound to neurosurgery
Dr Isaac Esteban Varela, a research fellow at D-ITET and ETH Pioneer Fellow, is developing SonoSight – a platform that combines ultrasound therapy with real-time imaging and treatment monitoring. We spoke with him about overcoming the challenges of brain surgery, navigating the translation from lab to clinic, and why clinical adoption hinges on design.
Dr Isaac Esteban Varela, a research fellow at D-ITET and ETH Pioneer Fellow, is developing SonoSight – a platform that combines ultrasound therapy with real-time imaging and treatment monitoring. We spoke with him about overcoming the challenges of brain surgery, navigating the translation from lab to clinic, and why clinical adoption hinges on design.
Mon 28 Sep 2026
Ultrasound on the wrist: Master’s student builds award-winning smartwatch
With WatchUS, ultrasound makes the movement of tendons and ligaments in the wrist visible. Master’s student Marc-André Wessner brought the system to a wearable, demonstration-ready state as part of a research position at D-ITET. WatchUS was honoured for this achievement at an international symposium.
With WatchUS, ultrasound makes the movement of tendons and ligaments in the wrist visible. Master’s student Marc-André Wessner brought the system to a wearable, demonstration-ready state as part of a research position at D-ITET. WatchUS was honoured for this achievement at an international symposium.