Technological Research in Switzerland

Space Research 2002 – 2003 in Switzerland

Resource allocation to brain research in Switzerland.

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY This study represents a first attempt at estimating Swiss resource allocation to brain research including both public and private spending. METHODS In order to estimate public spending (by governments and charities) a survey was conducted to evaluate the way brain research is funded across Europe and especially in Switzerland. Industry funding was measured using differen...

Genomic & proteomic technological advances in cancer research.

Interest in a national research network in surgery in Switzerland.

BACKGROUND Networks are known to improve performance and create synergies. A research network can provide a significant advantage for all parties involved in research in surgery by systematically tracking the outcome of a huge number of patients over a long period of time. The aim of the present study was to investigate the experiences of surgeons with respect to research activities, to evaluat...

Research and Development , Technological Innovations and Diffusion

1. Importance of Permanent Innovation Activity 2. A System Dynamics Perspective of R&D and Innovation Diffusion Models 2.1. Modeling R&D Processes 2.2. Innovation Diffusion Models 3. Integrating the Models of R&D, Innovation and Diffusion 3.1. Basic Behavior of the Holistic Model 3.2. Interactions between the Stages 3.3. Pricing in the Holistic Model 4. Implications for Management Glossary Bibl...