Biozentrum video series: Meet our professors, May, 2026

"Understanding Muscle Health with Prof. Christoph Handschin"

Featuring Christoph Handschin, Biozentrum, University of Basel

In this first episode of our new series, Christoph Handschin offers insights into his research on how skeletal muscle adapts to exercise and how metabolism shapes health and disease—highlighting the broader impact of these processes on human physiology.

SRF DOK, March 5, 2026

"Longevity – Auf der Suche nach einem erfüllten Leben"

With a contribution by Prof. Christoph Handschin, Biozentrum, University of Basel

The SRF DOK documentary explores diverse approaches to extending human lifespan, from biohacking to advanced medical interventions. Professor Christoph Handschin provides a critical scientific perspective, evaluating these methods to distinguish evidence-based results from speculative anti-aging hype.

SRF broadcast Einstein, April 25, 2019

"The truth behind movement - why sport is so important"

With a contribution by Prof. Christoph Handschin, Biozentrum, University of Basel

The SRF broadcast Einstein explored different aspects of why research is just discovering movement as a miracle cure. Prof. Christoph Handschin's research shows how movement sprouts the cells in the brain and spinal cord and what sporty mice can do compared to couch potatoes.