In its research, the Biozentrum incorporates the benefits of being international, interdisciplinary and innovative along with having leading-edge technology and highly qualified and motivated employees.

Cells of an individual neural stem cell lineage in the developing brain of Drosophila.

Entry of the bacterium Shigella flexneri (red) into a human epithelial cell (grey).

Three-dimensional reconstruction of an actin filament.

Metabolic alterations and inflammation in Salmonella infected liver.

In the training of top qualified scientists for the future to work in universities, industry and the community, the Biozentrum emphasizes a strong research orientation and the close guidance of its students.

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the worldwide leading institutes for molecular and biomedical basic research and teaching.

EMBO Memberships for Christoph Dehio and Peter Scheiffele

Prof. Christoph Dehio and Prof. Peter Scheiffele from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel have been elected as new members of the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). This makes a total of ten current professors at the Biozentrum who have received this honor. With this lifelong membership, EMBO recognizes outstanding... more

Become a Marathon Runner with the Protein PGC-1α

Even with a greater muscle mass, a sprinter cannot win a marathon. His specially-trained and strengthened muscles will fatigue faster than the endurance-trained muscles of a long distance runner. The research group of Prof. Christoph Handschin of the Biozentrum, University of Basel could now show that during endurance exercise, the protein PGC-1α... more

Important dates

  • 4 – 5 July 2013, [BC2-conference] more
  • 20 – 27 July 2013, EMBO Practical Course NMR more
  • 15 – 20 September 2013, EMBO Workshop more