Making a commitment to health and science
Nowadays, improving quality of life, promoting and protecting health are some of our priorities. In this context, scientists and doctors are increasingly working on finding solutions and technologies to repair the human body. The Altran Foundation Award’s purpose is to reward scientific and technologic innovations connected to these topics.
Making a commitment to health
From darkness to light
José Sahel, France – 2007 Laureate
Professor José SAHEL and his team at the Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital Centre develop an artificial retina that restores hope to affected patients. Placed under the existing retina, it directly stimulates the neurons, replacing defective cells.
Altran supported the project by providing its expertise throughout the process-from prototype design to the creation of the industrial product. This collaboration increased the project’s competitive edge worldwide and fostered the development of a high-performing retinal prosthesis for the blind.
I think, therefore I can
Jonathan Wolpaw, United States – 2005 Laureate
Recording brainwaves at the surface of the skull, then decoding them, Professor Jonathan Wolpaw’s Brain Computer Interface system enables to move a cursor on a computer screen, dictate a text or control a robotic arm. This invention is an extraordinary communications breakthrough for patients with locked-in syndrome.
Altran’s assistance was extremely valuable. The consultants’ support significantly accelerated the technological development of the BCI system. And the new skills they contributed helped us turn the project into a reality.
Making a commitment to science
Discoveries don't fall from the sky
Bob Van Eijk, Netherlands – 2004 Laureate
The goal of the HISPARC project is to involve students in the different stages of scientific research while providing an initial teamwork experience in creating a network of ultra-high energy cosmic particle detectors. Altran consultants worked on the databases and electronic measurement system. This support led to the development of a more effective, modular and economical particle detector, a more professionally run project and brainstorming about the project’s future.
The 2012 Award
A word from Philippe Salle
