Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2)
@lifesciswitzerland.bsky.social
The largest Life Sciences Society and Network in Switzerland
Last chance to register for LS2 Company Visit to sitem-insel & sitem StartUp Club on October 14 to explore the innovation ecosystem, learn about translational entrepreneurship, and hear first-hand from a startup founder.
Find out more: buff.ly/8yYuIVF
Find out more: buff.ly/8yYuIVF
October 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Last chance to register for LS2 Company Visit to sitem-insel & sitem StartUp Club on October 14 to explore the innovation ecosystem, learn about translational entrepreneurship, and hear first-hand from a startup founder.
Find out more: buff.ly/8yYuIVF
Find out more: buff.ly/8yYuIVF
What careers exist behind the traditional academic roles?
Join David Penton Ribas and Fanny Georgi for two perspectives on “third space” careers in academia.
📅 Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 - 13:00
See more and register: buff.ly/1fqHZBR
Join David Penton Ribas and Fanny Georgi for two perspectives on “third space” careers in academia.
📅 Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 - 13:00
See more and register: buff.ly/1fqHZBR
October 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
What careers exist behind the traditional academic roles?
Join David Penton Ribas and Fanny Georgi for two perspectives on “third space” careers in academia.
📅 Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 - 13:00
See more and register: buff.ly/1fqHZBR
Join David Penton Ribas and Fanny Georgi for two perspectives on “third space” careers in academia.
📅 Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 - 13:00
See more and register: buff.ly/1fqHZBR
📢 Applications are now open for the 2027 Weibel International Research Visit Award (WIRVA)!
The award supports LS2 postdoctoral members undertaking international research visits with up to CHF 5,000 in funding.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
More information, eligibility & application: buff.ly/17KgiEJ
The award supports LS2 postdoctoral members undertaking international research visits with up to CHF 5,000 in funding.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
More information, eligibility & application: buff.ly/17KgiEJ
October 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
📢 Applications are now open for the 2027 Weibel International Research Visit Award (WIRVA)!
The award supports LS2 postdoctoral members undertaking international research visits with up to CHF 5,000 in funding.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
More information, eligibility & application: buff.ly/17KgiEJ
The award supports LS2 postdoctoral members undertaking international research visits with up to CHF 5,000 in funding.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
More information, eligibility & application: buff.ly/17KgiEJ
Last chance to apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027.
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
October 2, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Last chance to apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027.
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
October 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
How does a scientific idea become a biomedical venture?
Join our LS2 Company Visit to sitem-insel & sitem StartUp Club on October 14 to explore the innovation ecosystem, learn about translational entrepreneurship, and hear first-hand from a startup founder.
Find out more: buff.ly/WXBp8nT
Join our LS2 Company Visit to sitem-insel & sitem StartUp Club on October 14 to explore the innovation ecosystem, learn about translational entrepreneurship, and hear first-hand from a startup founder.
Find out more: buff.ly/WXBp8nT
September 30, 2026 at 2:18 PM
How does a scientific idea become a biomedical venture?
Join our LS2 Company Visit to sitem-insel & sitem StartUp Club on October 14 to explore the innovation ecosystem, learn about translational entrepreneurship, and hear first-hand from a startup founder.
Find out more: buff.ly/WXBp8nT
Join our LS2 Company Visit to sitem-insel & sitem StartUp Club on October 14 to explore the innovation ecosystem, learn about translational entrepreneurship, and hear first-hand from a startup founder.
Find out more: buff.ly/WXBp8nT
Last chance to become a PIOT evaluator!
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
PIs of Tomorrow - LS² Annual Meeting
Life Sciences Switzerland, Annual Meeting 2027 Site and Registration System.
buff.ly
September 29, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Last chance to become a PIOT evaluator!
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
Last chance to apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027.
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
September 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Last chance to apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027.
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network: buff.ly/fBbcTXy
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
Want to help shape the future of life sciences in Switzerland? We are looking for new Section Board members at postdoc level or above, based in Switzerland or planning to relocate before 2027.
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
Volunteer with Us - Life Sciences Switzerland
Life Sciences Switzerland is the largest Life Sciences society and network in Switzerland
www.ls2.ch
September 25, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Want to help shape the future of life sciences in Switzerland? We are looking for new Section Board members at postdoc level or above, based in Switzerland or planning to relocate before 2027.
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
📢 Registration is now open for the LS² Annual Meeting 2027, taking place at the University of Lausanne, from Feb 9 to 11. Join us for keynote lectures, scientific symposia, poster sessions, networking, and much more.
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
September 23, 2026 at 9:38 AM
📢 Registration is now open for the LS² Annual Meeting 2027, taking place at the University of Lausanne, from Feb 9 to 11. Join us for keynote lectures, scientific symposia, poster sessions, networking, and much more.
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
Join us on 30 June & 1 July 2027 in Murten for a workshop "Patenting in Life Sciences & Chemistry", exploring intellectual property, patent protection, and innovation in academic and commercial environments. Sponsored by SCNAT & IGE|IPE, grants available.
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
September 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Join us on 30 June & 1 July 2027 in Murten for a workshop "Patenting in Life Sciences & Chemistry", exploring intellectual property, patent protection, and innovation in academic and commercial environments. Sponsored by SCNAT & IGE|IPE, grants available.
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
Become a sponsor of the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027!
Showcase your innovations to 350+ attendees, connect with future collaborators, and support the next generation of life scientists.
📩 Sponsorship opportunities: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/sponsors
Or contact us at [email protected]
#LifeSciences #Biotech
Showcase your innovations to 350+ attendees, connect with future collaborators, and support the next generation of life scientists.
📩 Sponsorship opportunities: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/sponsors
Or contact us at [email protected]
#LifeSciences #Biotech
September 17, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Become a sponsor of the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027!
Showcase your innovations to 350+ attendees, connect with future collaborators, and support the next generation of life scientists.
📩 Sponsorship opportunities: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/sponsors
Or contact us at [email protected]
#LifeSciences #Biotech
Showcase your innovations to 350+ attendees, connect with future collaborators, and support the next generation of life scientists.
📩 Sponsorship opportunities: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/sponsors
Or contact us at [email protected]
#LifeSciences #Biotech
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
September 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Ready to take the next step towards an independent academic career?
Apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027. Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network.
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
Apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027. Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network.
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
September 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Ready to take the next step towards an independent academic career?
Apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027. Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network.
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
Apply for PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027. Present your research vision, receive feedback from senior academics, compete for awards, and expand your network.
📅 Deadline: 5 October 2026
What if failure is part of success and learning together helps us to grow faster?
Join our webinar on 23 Sept at 12:00 on Zoom! Alice Reiner shares her perspective on failure and resilience, while Anna Stando explores peer mentoring and building confidence with AI.
meetings.ls2.ch/knowledge-at...
Join our webinar on 23 Sept at 12:00 on Zoom! Alice Reiner shares her perspective on failure and resilience, while Anna Stando explores peer mentoring and building confidence with AI.
meetings.ls2.ch/knowledge-at...
September 10, 2026 at 9:24 AM
What if failure is part of success and learning together helps us to grow faster?
Join our webinar on 23 Sept at 12:00 on Zoom! Alice Reiner shares her perspective on failure and resilience, while Anna Stando explores peer mentoring and building confidence with AI.
meetings.ls2.ch/knowledge-at...
Join our webinar on 23 Sept at 12:00 on Zoom! Alice Reiner shares her perspective on failure and resilience, while Anna Stando explores peer mentoring and building confidence with AI.
meetings.ls2.ch/knowledge-at...
🚨 Call for Nominations for The Friedrich Miescher Award 2027 is open 🚨
Honoring outstanding young biochemists in Switzerland or Swiss scientists abroad:
🔹 Under 40 (parental extensions apply)
🔹 Independent research required
📅 Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Find out how to nominate: buff.ly/kGiJZIk
Honoring outstanding young biochemists in Switzerland or Swiss scientists abroad:
🔹 Under 40 (parental extensions apply)
🔹 Independent research required
📅 Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Find out how to nominate: buff.ly/kGiJZIk
Friedrich Miescher Award - Awards - Life Sciences Switzerland
Life Sciences Switzerland is the largest Life Sciences society and network in Switzerland
www.ls2.ch
September 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM
🚨 Call for Nominations for The Friedrich Miescher Award 2027 is open 🚨
Honoring outstanding young biochemists in Switzerland or Swiss scientists abroad:
🔹 Under 40 (parental extensions apply)
🔹 Independent research required
📅 Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Find out how to nominate: buff.ly/kGiJZIk
Honoring outstanding young biochemists in Switzerland or Swiss scientists abroad:
🔹 Under 40 (parental extensions apply)
🔹 Independent research required
📅 Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Find out how to nominate: buff.ly/kGiJZIk
Registration is now open for the European Phagocyte Workshop 2027!
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📅 5-7 April 2027
ℹ️ meetings.ls2.ch/phagocyte-wo...
Join for keynote lectures, short talks, posters, and networking focused on phagocyte biology & innate immunity. Early Bird deadline: Dec 15.
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📅 5-7 April 2027
ℹ️ meetings.ls2.ch/phagocyte-wo...
Join for keynote lectures, short talks, posters, and networking focused on phagocyte biology & innate immunity. Early Bird deadline: Dec 15.
September 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Registration is now open for the European Phagocyte Workshop 2027!
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📅 5-7 April 2027
ℹ️ meetings.ls2.ch/phagocyte-wo...
Join for keynote lectures, short talks, posters, and networking focused on phagocyte biology & innate immunity. Early Bird deadline: Dec 15.
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📅 5-7 April 2027
ℹ️ meetings.ls2.ch/phagocyte-wo...
Join for keynote lectures, short talks, posters, and networking focused on phagocyte biology & innate immunity. Early Bird deadline: Dec 15.
Join us on 30 June & 1 July 2027 in Murten for a workshop "Patenting in Life Sciences & Chemistry", exploring intellectual property, patent protection, and innovation in academic and commercial environments. Sponsored by SCNAT & IGE|IPE, grants available.
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
September 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Join us on 30 June & 1 July 2027 in Murten for a workshop "Patenting in Life Sciences & Chemistry", exploring intellectual property, patent protection, and innovation in academic and commercial environments. Sponsored by SCNAT & IGE|IPE, grants available.
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
Register by 30 March 2027: buff.ly/uKY7KcQ
Want to help shape the future of life sciences in Switzerland? We are looking for new Section Board members at postdoc level or above, based in Switzerland or planning to relocate before 2027.
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
September 3, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Want to help shape the future of life sciences in Switzerland? We are looking for new Section Board members at postdoc level or above, based in Switzerland or planning to relocate before 2027.
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
Fresh perspectives are very welcome!
📅 Apply by 18 October 2026
🔗 www.ls2.ch/volunteer
Are you an early-career researcher thinking about your future in academia? Join us on 9 February 2027 in Lausanne for an afternoon of science, career insights, and networking!
Further info: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/special...
@scnat.ch
Further info: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/special...
@scnat.ch
September 2, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Are you an early-career researcher thinking about your future in academia? Join us on 9 February 2027 in Lausanne for an afternoon of science, career insights, and networking!
Further info: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/special...
@scnat.ch
Further info: annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027/special...
@scnat.ch
📢 Registration is now open for the LS² Annual Meeting 2027, taking place at the University of Lausanne, from Feb 9 to 11. Join us for keynote lectures, scientific symposia, poster sessions, networking, and much more.
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
September 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
📢 Registration is now open for the LS² Annual Meeting 2027, taking place at the University of Lausanne, from Feb 9 to 11. Join us for keynote lectures, scientific symposia, poster sessions, networking, and much more.
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
📝 Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Find out more 👉 annual-meeting.ls2.ch/2027
Congratulations to our and @scnat.ch March 2026 LS² Travel Grant recipients!
We were proud to support 8 young researchers in presenting their work and connecting with colleagues at international meetings, from neuroscience and cytometry to transplantation, calcium signalling and forensic genetics.
We were proud to support 8 young researchers in presenting their work and connecting with colleagues at international meetings, from neuroscience and cytometry to transplantation, calcium signalling and forensic genetics.
August 28, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Congratulations to our and @scnat.ch March 2026 LS² Travel Grant recipients!
We were proud to support 8 young researchers in presenting their work and connecting with colleagues at international meetings, from neuroscience and cytometry to transplantation, calcium signalling and forensic genetics.
We were proud to support 8 young researchers in presenting their work and connecting with colleagues at international meetings, from neuroscience and cytometry to transplantation, calcium signalling and forensic genetics.
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
August 28, 2026 at 9:38 AM
❤️ Cardiovascular Research Meeting 2027
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Join us in Bern on 13-14 January 2027 for two days of cardiovascular and vascular research! Submit your research for a chance to present a short talk or poster and compete for awards!
Abstract deadline: 8 November 2026
Info & registration: buff.ly/mRLRGuK
Interested in what makes a successful PIs of Tomorrow application? Become a PIOT evaluator!
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
PIs of Tomorrow - LS² Annual Meeting
Life Sciences Switzerland, Annual Meeting 2027 Site and Registration System.
buff.ly
August 26, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Interested in what makes a successful PIs of Tomorrow application? Become a PIOT evaluator!
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
Review applications, help select the finalists, and gain valuable insight into the evaluation process. Many previous finalists and winners first joined PIOT as evaluators!
More info: buff.ly/ICK2vFI
‼️ Last week to apply ‼️
LS2 & SCNAT are offering PhD Travel Grants (up to CHF 1400) for conferences between Sept 2026 and March 2027! You must present (poster or talk) + be an LS2 member.
🗓️ Apply by Sept 1, 2026: buff.ly/hDfFD7F
LS2 & SCNAT are offering PhD Travel Grants (up to CHF 1400) for conferences between Sept 2026 and March 2027! You must present (poster or talk) + be an LS2 member.
🗓️ Apply by Sept 1, 2026: buff.ly/hDfFD7F
August 24, 2026 at 9:38 AM
‼️ Last week to apply ‼️
LS2 & SCNAT are offering PhD Travel Grants (up to CHF 1400) for conferences between Sept 2026 and March 2027! You must present (poster or talk) + be an LS2 member.
🗓️ Apply by Sept 1, 2026: buff.ly/hDfFD7F
LS2 & SCNAT are offering PhD Travel Grants (up to CHF 1400) for conferences between Sept 2026 and March 2027! You must present (poster or talk) + be an LS2 member.
🗓️ Apply by Sept 1, 2026: buff.ly/hDfFD7F