Biozentrum Community
We are a lively and dynamic community with over 30 research groups, 260 young scientists and a total of 500 employees. And we are very international – the Biozentrists come from more than 40 countries. Our community and interdisciplinary research thrives on scientific, informal and personal exchange. That’s why we meet regularly in a wide variety of settings. Newcomers are quickly integrated into our community.
Meet our people
At the Biozentrum, research and life are shaped by a diverse, international community of scientists, staff, and students. Here’s how we work, live, and grow together.
Kadjita Asumbisa, Postdoctoral Fellow
Kadjita was drawn to Basel by its top-tier labs, strong scientific output, and the city’s vibrant research ecosystem. It is the compact, international atmosphere of the Biozentrum that he finds not only professional inspiring but personally welcoming. More
Oliver Biehlmaier, Head of Imaging Core Facility (IMCF)
For more than a decade, Oliver Biehlmaier has ensured that researchers at the Biozentrum have access to state-of-the-art microscopy. His passion lies in technology, precision, and revealing what cannot be seen — all in service of science. More
Sara Congedi, Polymechanic Apprentice
Sara Congedi is the first woman to train as a polymechanic apprentice in the Biozentrum’s workshop, a place with a long tradition of hands-on education. She enjoys the practical work – and finds the curiosity about her role in a male-dominated field rather amusing. More