About us

Our Story

3Brain is the world’s first company to record cell activity using intelligent cell culture plates, daring to envision a future where big data is integrated into life science research.

Our mission remained steady over time: to develop microchip-based technology to revolutionize scientific research.

We are a pioneer in the deep-tech sector, with over two decades of scientific advancements in the industry. The headquarters are near Zürich, Switzerland, while our branch in Genova, Italy remains at the heart of our scientific validation activities. We have expanded our reach further by opening a new base in the United States, strategically positioned to serve the diverse needs of researchers worldwide.

Combining microelectronics and biology has resulted in remarkable enhancements in statistical significance and success rates, optimizing kinetic assays, and screening experiments. We are optimistic that these technological advancements will propel research on neurons and other electrogenic cells, accelerating the development of medical treatments, and positively impacting the lives of many.

Experience that matters

20 years of progress

We believe in continuous development. Therefore, we allocate substantial resources to crafting microchips that help answer researchers' evolving scientific questions.

Through ongoing advancements, our microchips have achieved significant data handling capabilities. They can now process vast amounts of information from thousands of electrodes simultaneously, enabling us to scale our technology further. This innovation provides exceptionally precise results, while also enabling real-time visualization of sample activity. Additionally, we tailor our chips with specific features to facilitate the study of diverse biological models.

Designed in Switzerland, our products deliver to the highest standards.

Timeline showing the development of 3Brain chips.
2004
Idea
GEN 0
2012
Apollo
GEN 1
2015
Artemis
GEN 2
2019
Khíron
GEN 3
2021
Khíron v.2
GEN 3
In progress
GEN 4

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Our Team

Board of Directors

3Brain Board of Directors - John Reddington

John Reddington

Ph.D., DVM, Chairman

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3Brain Board of Directors - Bruno Odermatt

Bruno Odermatt

Swiss Certified Public Accountant, Board Member
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Mauro Gandolfo

Ph.D., Board Member
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Executive Team

3Brain's CTO Kilian Imfeld.

Kilian Imfeld

Ph.D., CTO

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3Brain's Board of Directors Member & CSO Alessandro Maccione Ph.D.

Alessandro Maccione

Ph.D., CSO

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3Brain's VP & Sales Director Marco Aquila - Ph.D.

Marco Aquila

Ph.D., Vice President,
Sales Director
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3Brain's CEO Mauro Gandolfo Ph.D.

Mauro Gandolfo

Ph.D., CEO
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Innovation Network

SuSoS logo.Dilbris logo.ahead bio logo.Cellevate logo.Evotec logoIstituto Italiano di technologia logo.
UC San Diego logo.Thermo Fischer Scientific logo.CSEM logo.University of Bern logo.University of Lund logo.

Explore opportunities with us

Careers

At 3Brain, we are pioneers in one of the most promising and future-oriented sectors: bioelectronics. We deliver technology with tangible and enduring impacts, driving transformative changes in scientific research and healthcare advancements.

We are convinced that empowering creativity is the path to innovation. For that, we have created a vibrant working environment of highly multidisciplinary teams formed by ambitious driven individuals.

Even if no open positions are available, we are always willing to consider high-achieving candidates. If you are interested, send us your resume and a short cover letter to hr@3brain.com.

Open positions

Area Sales Representative (France and Spain)

Following its expansion plan, 3Brain is looking for a full-time sales representative for Spain and France. In this role, you will be a pivotal part of our sales team, responsible for driving growth and market penetration within your designated regions. You will play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with research laboratories and professionals at universities, biotech, pharmaceutical and contract research (CRO) companies. This is an on-site position based at our headquarters in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland. For this role, presence in the office is required except during business travels, as close collaboration with the sales, marketing, and technical teams is essential.

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Electronics Engineer

For the next expansion step, 3Brain is looking for a full-time Hardware electronics engineer to reinforce our R&D team. You will help develop embedded systems for high-speed data acquisition devices, including tasks such as system engineering, schematics design and layout, testing and verification. You will also contribute to the current device’s life-cycle management, including activities such as automation, production testing and optimization.

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Senior Software Engineer – Instrument Control & API Architecture

3Brain is looking for a full-time Senior Software Engineer – Instrument Control & API Architecture for its Italian office having experience in .NET projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of software solutions for the control, automation and integration of advanced scientific instruments. This is a senior-level, hands-on engineering position requiring strong experience in software development, on-site presence, system integration and laboratory automation. The role also includes the design and development of software interfaces and APIs that allow internal and external users to interact with 3Brain technologies in a reliable, documented and scalable way.

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Scientific Software Developer

We are looking for a Scientific Software Developer with strong Object Oriented Programming skills and experience or interest in statistical analysis and front-end development for scientific data visualization. The role includes supporting users on the software and managing user manuals and documentation for customers. The candidate will be part of our growing software team shaping the future of our products.

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Events

Events create the space for conversations that matter and provide the perfect opportunity to meet with our team, discover our latest solutions, and discuss how they can bring new potential to your research journey. Join us!

Our upcoming and past events

3Brain AG
· Switzerland
Headquarters
Tel . +41 813227086
Huobstrasse 16,
8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland
3Brain IT SRL
· Italy
Discovery Lab and Production Site
Tel . +39 010 09 22 502
Viale Brigate Partigiane 14,
16129 Genova, Italy
3Brain US LLC
· USA
Operational Site

3Brain AG

· Switzerland

Headquarters

Tel . +41 813227086

Huobstrasse 16,
8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland

3Brain IT SRL

· Italy

Discovery Lab and Production Site

Tel . +39 010 09 22 502

Viale Brigate Partigiane 14,
16129 Genova, Italy

3Brain US LLC

· USA

Operational Site

3Brain AG · Switzerland
Headquarters
Tel . +41 813227086
Huobstrasse 16,
8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland
3Brain IT SRL · Italy
Discovery Lab and Production Site
Tel . +39 010 09 22 502
Viale Brigate Partigiane 14,
16129 Genova, Italy
3Brain US LLC
· USA
Operational Site
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