Fabian Ille

Prof. Fabian Ille is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Bioscience and Medical Engineering at Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU). He leads interdisciplinary research in biomedical engineering, space biology, and regenerative medicine. His academic background includes a Master's in Cell Biology from Heidelberg University and a PhD in Neuronal Stem Cell Biology from ETH Zurich, followed by postdoctoral work in the Space Biology Group. He combines clinical, computational, and engineering approaches to address challenges in musculoskeletal disorders and fertility treatments.

Education:

• PhD in Neuronal Stem Cell Biology, ETH Zurich (Neuroscience Center Zurich)
• Master's in Cell Biology, University of Heidelberg

Research Focus:

• Intervertebral disc and joint repair mechanisms under microgravity conditions
• Development of medical software solutions (CDSS, SaMD) for musculoskeletal and reproductive disorders
• Biomedical applications of microgravity research including space bioreactors and tissue engineering
• Data-driven approaches in fertility treatments and clinical decision support systems

Key Projects:

• Space Bioreactor Development
• SORTHOdisc: Stem cell sorting technology for disc therapy
• PAEON Virtual Hospital System
• COSMOS Data Cockpit for personalized medicine

Technical Contributions:

• Medical device testing methodologies (e.g., phacoemulsification instruments)
• Multi-omics analysis frameworks for space biology experiments
• AI-driven ERP data mining for service shop optimization

Laboratory Infrastructure: Leads the Institute of Medical Engineering with specialized facilities for cell culture under microgravity simulation, electrophysiology labs, and biomedical software development hubs.