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Welcome to the world of BrainLinks-BrainTools! This is where life sciences and engineering come together to develop innovative medical technology that interacts directly with the nervous system. Our goal is to take the interface between brain and technology to a new level. Interdisciplinary collaboration results in solutions that not only advance basic research, but also enable clinical applications – from the treatment of neurological diseases to the development of intelligent assistance systems. Established as a Cluster of Excellence in 2012 and now anchored as a center at the University of Freiburg, BrainLinks-BrainTools is a hotspot for pioneering neurotechnology.
People
Our team brings together leading minds from science, technology and medicine. Together, we are shaping the future of neurotechnology – committed, interdisciplinary and passionate about innovative research.
Publications
Our publications set standards: from renowned journals to international conferences, we share the latest findings and continuously advance the scientific discourse in neurotechnology and medical technology.
NEXUS Experiments
NEXUS Experiments is a creative platform at the University of Freiburg that brings science, art, and society into dialogue. Through interactive projects and artistic interventions, we explore the ethical and social dimensions of research—inviting everyone to spark ideas, discover new perspectives, and help shape the future of science.
Collaboration & Network
We thrive on collaboration! Through strong partnerships with research institutions, clinics and industry, we create a dynamic network that promotes innovation and connects knowledge worldwide.
Career
A career with prospects: With us, you can expect exciting tasks, excellent support and the best development opportunities – in an inspiring environment that promotes talent and shapes the future.
BrainLinks-BrainTools is a research center at the University of Freiburg. It was established as a Cluster of Excellence funded by the DFG (EXC 1086) in 2012, and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics, Science and Arts of Baden-Württemberg within the sustainability program for projects of the excellence initiative II since 2019.
The center and its vibrant research community are situated at the research building “Intelligent Machine-Brain Interfacing Technology (IMBIT)” which was built with funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).