Basel Research Centre for Child Health

Developing innovative, digital solutions to address the health challenges faced by children and adolescents globally.
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Our Vision

At the BRCCH, we are dedicated to fostering multidisciplinary research that translates into digital solutions for the prevention, diagnosis and management of childhood diseases.

Latest news & Events

March 25, 2025

Dr Ece Özkan Elsen appointed as BRCCH Professor of Paediatric Digital Health Data Analysis

In July 2025, Dr Ece Özkan Elsen will join the Basel Research Centre for Child Health as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Pediatric Digital Health Data Analysis.
October 14, 2024

Dr. Na Cai appointed as BRCCH Professor of Computational Medical Genomics

In February 2025, Dr. Na Cai will join the Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH) as an Assistant Professor of Computational Medical Genomics.
June 4, 2024

The Power of Digital Pathology

In early 2024, Prof Daniel Baumhoer joined the Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH) as the first professor as part of the organisation’s transition to a digital health hub in Basel.
January 2, 2024

The BRCCH Becomes the Basel Research Centre for Child Health

Today, the Botnar Research Centre for Child Health announces its new name effective immediately - the Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH).
September 5, 2023

3D Printed Plates for Cleft Lip and Palate Care in Less than Five Minutes

The treatment of children born with cleft lip and palate typically includes the use of therapeutic intraoral plates before surgical closure of the cleft. The plate passively sits on the roof of the baby’s mouth and helps separate the nasal and oral regions.

Our Mandate

To pioneer novel data-driven approaches and technologies that will advance medical interventions leading to an improved health and well-being of the paediatric population.

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