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.

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Apollo
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Artemis
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Khíron
2021
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Idea
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2012
Apollo
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Artemis
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Khíron
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Idea
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2012
Apollo
GEN 1
2015
Artemis
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2019
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Khíron v.2
GEN 3
In progress
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Our Team

Board of directors

3Brain Chairman of the Board - Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas
Ph.D., Chairman
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3Brain Board of Directors - Bruno Odermatt
Bruno Odermatt
Swiss Certified Public Accountant
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3Brain Board of Directors - John Reddington
John Reddington
Ph.D., DVM
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3Brain Board of Directors - Alessandro Maccione
Alessandro Maccione
Ph.D., CSO
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Executive Team

Kilian Imfeld
Ph.D., CTO
Alessandro Maccione
Ph.D., CSO
Marco Aquila
Ph.D., Vice President, Sales Director
Jana Schade
Dir. of Production and Fulfilment
Mauro Gandolfo
Ph.D., CEO

Innovation Network

Careers

Explore opportunities with us

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

Electronics Production Technician

3Brain is looking for a full-time Electronics Production Technician to scale up the production of its devices and to improve the automation of the processes involved in the production. Working together with the R&D and Fulfilment Team, your responsibility will be to manage and maintain our production processes and to identify potential improvements to support high-quality and ensure consistent delivery that meet our quality standards.

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R&D Electroplating Technician

3Brain is currently developing, together with its partner CSEM, new post-processing for its innovative sensing chip technology and is looking to reinforce his team in this field with a full-time R&D Electroplating Technician. The working place will be Neuchâtel at the CSEM premises. This role combines technical execution with R&D responsibilities, aiming to increase production capacity while improving the quality and efficiency of our electroplating and planarization processes. Hands-on experience in a cleanroom environment is a strong advantage.

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Field Application Scientist

3Brain is looking for an on-site full-time Field Application Scientist for its Italian office located in Genova, who will join the Customer Success Department to support customer activities by identifying approaches to solve their needs concerning technical and experimental questions, statistical analysis of results and cell assays protocol development. The candidate will be involved in scientific and technical support with a particular emphasis on data analysis and ICT aspects as well as in experimental activities. The candidate will work at the interface between science, tech, and sales, working closely with customers, but also will perform tests and validation on current and newcoming products, lab activities to explore new biological models and applications, and participate to R&D activities.

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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
Branch Office and Discovery Lab
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

Branch Office and Discovery Lab

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
Branch Office and Discovery Lab
Tel . +39 010 09 22 502
Viale Brigate Partigiane 14,
16129 Genova, Italy
3Brain US LLC
· USA
Operational Site
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