Life in Real-Time: A Conversation with Alexandre Bénéchet, Head of the IVIF Facility

In this interview, Alexandre Bénéchet, head of the In Vivo Imaging Facility (IVIF) at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM), explains how cutting-edge imaging techniques allow researchers to observe biological processes directly within living organisms.

By combining MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, two-photon microscopy, and optical imaging, the platform enables longitudinal studies that reduce animal use, refine experimental procedures, and deliver more precise, context-rich data.

Alexandre highlights how IVIF supports a wide range of research projects while promoting ethical and innovative approaches, making it a unique resource in Switzerland.

Alexandre Bénéchet, photo credit: CHUV