Learn more about the Microsurgery and Preclinical Investigation Facility (MIF), including our mission, governance, policies, and commitment to advancing high-quality, ethical, and reproducible research.
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Mission
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Scientific Committee
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Mission
At the Microsurgery and Preclinical Investigation Facility (MIF), we are dedicated to advancing excellence in pre clinical research by providing high quality microsurgical and physiological assessment services in rodent models under rigorously controlled conditions.
Our mission is to deliver comprehensive, end to end expertise across all stages of the research process. This includes support with experimental design, development of bespoke investigative methodologies, veterinary license applications, advanced imaging and telemetry assessments, and a wide range of specialized microsurgical procedures.
Through our unique technical capabilities, extensive experience, and continued development of innovative physio-pathological models, we collaborate closely with researchers and cantonal veterinary authorities to generate scientifically robust, ethical, and reproducible results. All activities are conducted in full compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements and in accordance with the 3R principles (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement).
The University of Lausanne (Unil) is a founding members of the Swiss 3R Competence Centre (3RCC ), which promotes the implementation of the 3R principles through research, education and communication. Learn more about the 3R Principle and Unil’s commitment to ethical and responsible research: The 3R principle: Replacement, Reduction and Refinement – FBM Unil
Scientific Committee
The Scientific Committee defines the strategic vision of the MIF, ensuring that its services remain scientifically relevant, high quality, and responsive to the evolving needs of the research community.
The Committee advises the Dean’s Office on the facility’s strategic development, formulates recommendations, monitors emerging scientific trends, fosters communication with academic departments, and promotes the facility’s activities and services.
Meet the members of the MIF Scientific Committee
- Corinne Berthonneche – Head of the Microsurgery and Preclinical Investigation Facility – University of Lausanne, Switzerland –
- Prof. Dario Diviani – Department of Biomedical Sciences – University of Lausanne, Switzerland
- Prof. Lluis Fajas Coll – Center for Integrative Genomics – University of Lausanne, Switzerland
- Dr. Véronique Josserand – In vivo Optical Imaging Platform Manager – Grenoble, France
- DrSC. Anne-Christine Butty – Representative of the FBM Dean’s office – University of Lausanne, Switzerland