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Vision Statement
Vision Statement

“Research on longevity is concerned with extending the „healthy lifespan“. This is a megatrend that not only opens up exciting business opportunities for many entrepreneurs and investors, but also has far-reaching consequences for our society. What if we could choose our own age like we choose our gender? How can we improve our entrepreneurial performance by living healthier lives?”
Dietmar Grichnik
Professor for Entrepreneurship and Technology Management at the University of St.Gallen
We envision a future where technology, including digital and traditional biomarkers, plays a transformative role in extending the health span of individuals
Through rigorous scientific research and collaborations, we strive to unlock the full potential of technology to improve the quality of life
Our research center is committed to the ultimate goal of scalable solutions that positively impact society as a whole.
Projects
Current Projects

AlpinaSana’s fully automated scanner analyzes each meal’s nutritional content in under a second, eliminating the need for manual food logs. With a measurement accuracy of 80–90%—compared to under 30% in typical self-reporting—the tracker supports better clinical decisions and patient outcomes. Additionally, it helps reduce up to 60% of food waste through targeted meal adjustments and eases kitchen staff workload while cutting costs. The system’s integration with hospital information platforms streamlines workflows, and all data are processed in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, ensuring both reliability and confidentiality.

At Healthspan Lab, we investigate how physiological biomarkers—sleep patterns, cortisol levels, and blood glucose fluctuations—shape the decision-making of entrepreneurs. By combining real-time health tracking with business performance, our research uncovers the deep connection between well-being and strategic choices. Through empirical analysis, we provide insights into how health influences cognitive processes and risk-taking behavior. Our findings aim to develop strategies that enhance entrepreneurial success by fostering a healthier balance of body and mind.
Current Projects
Automated Nutrition Tracking

Elevate patient care with AlpinaSana’s high-accuracy meal analysis
AlpinaSana’s fully automated scanner analyzes each meal’s nutritional content in under a second, eliminating the need for manual food logs. With a measurement accuracy of 80–90%—compared to under 30% in typical self-reporting—the tracker supports better clinical decisions and patient outcomes. Additionally, it helps reduce up to 60% of food waste through targeted meal adjustments and eases kitchen staff workload while cutting costs. The system’s integration with hospital information platforms streamlines workflows, and all data are processed in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, ensuring both reliability and confidentiality.
Learn More4x Sleep

A Mattress For Restorative Sleep
4xSleep is an interdisciplinary research team developing an adjustable mattress with active firmness and temperature control for anyone willing to improve their sleep. The mattress bridges the gap between sleep research and available solutions on the market, optimising spinal alignment, alleviating pain, reducing sleep onset latency, and enhancing overall sleep quality.
Learn MoreSurvival of the Fittest

Entrepreneurial Longevity and Venture Performance
Entrepreneurship typically has been linked to tremendous number of working hours, hugely demanding responsibilities for organizing business structure/environment, decision-making under a high-level of ambiguity and uncertainty that results in a feeling of stress and ultimately leads to problems in sleep and health, as well as a decrease in work performance. The general aim of the current project is to particularly investigate the contribution of sleep status on decision-making and entrepreneurial performance and test whether different interventions can improve decisions and health of entrepreneurs.
Learn moreDigital Therapeutics for Longevity

A Roadmap (SIP OST)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including common mental disorders, not only impose an enormous health burden on individuals but also lead to substantial economic burdens for healthcare systems. Especially individuals with lower socioeconomic status are affected by NCDs. Digital therapeutics (DTx) have the potential to offer low-cost personalized interventions easing the burden of NCDs and addressing inequalities in health. This project investigates the importance of preventive care and offers a roadmap toward DTx for healthy longevity with a focus on the region of Eastern Switzerland.
Learn moreLvL UP

Healthy Longevity for Everyone
Our research team at the Singapore-ETH Centre is dedicated to addressing the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and common mental disorders (CMDs) in Southeast Asia, particularly in Singapore. To combat this challenge, we are developing and evaluating a scalable digital health intervention called LvL UP.
Learn moreHealthy Investing

Health Effects on Investor Performance
Investing is often associated with long hours, high-pressure decisions, and the need to process complex financial data under uncertainty. While investors rely on analytical skills and experience, physiological factors such as sleep quality, stress responses, and blood glucose level may play a crucial yet overlooked role in shaping their decision-making processes. Disruptions in these areas can impact cognitive function, emotional regulation, and risk assessment, potentially leading to suboptimal investment choices. Our study aims to investigate the relationship between sleep patterns, stress physiology, and blood glucose fluctations influencing investment performance. By utilizing sleep trackers, continuous glucose monitoring, and cortisol sampling, we will assess how fluctuations in these physiological factors affect cognitive performance and risk-taking behavior. Our research will provide valuable insights that can help investors optimize their decision-making processes, ultimately leading to better financial outcomes and enhanced resilience in high-pressure environments.
Learn MoreCore Services
Core Services

Scientific Projects
Conducting scientific studies for publication in top-ranked academic journals, advancing knowledge in wellbeing and longevity.

Private Sector Projects
Developing customized programs and coaching services to enhance employee wellbeing and longevity, leading to improved performance and satisfaction.

Coaching & Trendscoutings
Providing expert guidance and support to startups in the Wellbeing X Longevity X HealthTech sector, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Our Team
We have assembled a top-notch team of scientists in the field of health and technology.
Co-Initiators and Research Team
Co-initiators
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We have assembled a top-notch team of scientists in the field of health and technology.
Team
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Our Team
We have assembled a top-notch team of scientists in the field of health and technology.
Track Nutritional Profiles in Seconds: Prevent Deficiencies, Improve Patient Care

Elevate patient care with AlpinaSana’s high-accuracy meal analysis
AlpinaSana’s fully automated scanner analyzes each meal’s nutritional content in under a second, eliminating the need for manual food logs. With a measurement accuracy of 80–90%—compared to under 30% in typical self-reporting—the tracker supports better clinical decisions and patient outcomes. Additionally, it helps reduce up to 60% of food waste through targeted meal adjustments and eases kitchen staff workload while cutting costs. The system’s integration with hospital information platforms streamlines workflows, and all data are processed in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, ensuring both reliability and confidentiality.
Survival of the Fittest

Entrepreneurial Longevity and Venture Performance
Entrepreneurship typically has been linked to tremendous number of working hours, hugely demanding responsibilities for organizing business structure/environment, decision-making under a high-level of ambiguity and uncertainty that results in a feeling of stress and ultimately leads to problems in sleep and health, as well as a decrease in work performance. The general aim of the current project is to particularly investigate the contribution of sleep status and nutrition on decision-making and entrepreneurial performance and test whether different interventions can improve decisions and health of entrepreneurs.
Learn moreDigital Therapeutics for Healthy Longevity

A Roadmap (SIP OST)
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including common mental disorders, not only impose an enormous health burden on individuals but also lead to substantial economic burdens for healthcare systems. Especially individuals with lower socioeconomic status are affected by NCDs. Digital therapeutics (DTx) have the potential to offer low-cost personalized interventions easing the burden of NCDs and addressing inequalities in health. This project investigates the importance of preventive care and offers a roadmap toward DTx for healthy longevity with a focus on the region of Eastern Switzerland.
Learn moreGENKI

Business Models in Digital Healthy Longevity
Longer life expectancy with a declining younger population leads to an aging society where the older population might consume all resources (Fried, Wong and Dzau, 2022). Longevity with ill health worsens an already dire situation to the point where it is economically unsustainable. On the other hand, healthy longevity can contribute to economic growth through longer occupation (Scott, 2021). Therefore, it is necessary and urgent to promote healthy longevity (HL), that is, the compression of years lived with a disability while also winning healthy years.
Learn moreLvL UP

Healthy Longevity for Everyone
Our research team at the Singapore-ETH Centre is dedicated to addressing the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and common mental disorders (CMDs) in Southeast Asia, particularly in Singapore. To combat this challenge, we are developing and evaluating a scalable digital health intervention called LvL UP.
Learn more
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Co-Initiators and Research Team
Research Team
Our Focus
Our Focus at the Healthspan Lab
At the HSG HealthspanLab, we are pioneering the science of interconnected frontiers of health and technology. We conduct research in eight essential fields:

Gut Health
- Microbiome composition and diversity
- Gut-brain axis
- Intestinal permeability
- Probiotics and prebiotics
- Digestive disorders (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease)
- Food intolerances and sensitivities
Sleep
- Sleep architecture and stages
- Circadian rhythm regulation
- Sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, sleep apnea)
- Sleep quality and quantity
- Sleep hygiene practices
- Effects of sleep deprivation
Supplements
- Vitamins and minerals
- Herbal supplements
- Probiotic supplements
- Sports and fitness supplements
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Bioavailability and absorption
Toxins
- Environmental pollutants (e.g., air pollution, heavy metals)
- Chemical toxins in food and water
- Detoxification mechanisms
- Detox diets and cleanses
- Toxin exposure and health outcomes
- Occupational and industrial toxins
Stress
- Physiological and psychological effects of stress
- Stress management techniques
- Chronic stress and its impact on health
- Stress-related disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression)
- Mindfulness and meditation practices
- Stress resilience and coping strategies
Hormones
- Endocrine system and hormone regulation
- Hormone imbalances (e.g., thyroid, adrenal, sex hormones)
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Menopause and andropause
- Hormonal influences on metabolism and weight management
- Hormones and aging
Genetics
- Genetic variations and disease susceptibility
- Personalized medicine and genetic testing
- Epigenetics and gene-environment interactions
- Genetic factors in health conditions (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, cancer)
- Genetic predispositions to nutrient metabolism
- Pharmacogenomics (genetic response to medications)
Diet
- Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats)
- Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals)
- Dietary patterns (e.g., Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet)
- Nutritional requirements at different life stages
- Impact of specific foods on health (e.g., antioxidants, anti-inflammatory foods)
- Nutrigenomics (gene-diet interactions)
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