Events
Seminars on Drug Sciences (SDS), VV 78093-01
Dr. Tina Notter: Prefrontal astrocyte-derived kynurenic acid disrupts cognitive functions
Dr. Tina Notter, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Zürich, Switzerland
Host: Prof. L. Simmler
A streaming option (Zoom) is offered for external viewers who do not require the credit points.
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Meeting ID: 619 0675 0332, Passcode: 757761
Graduate Teaching Cycle D4: Molecular and Cellular Structural Biology III, VV 17002
Prof. Dr. Daniel Lietha: Membrane associated signalling complexes: Structure, regulation and targeting
Prof. Dr. Daniel Lietha Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (CIBCSIC), Madrid, Spain
Host: Prof. Dr. Timm Maier
FMI Young Investigator Seminar Series
Prof. Kathrin Leppek: Transcript-specific translation by the ribosome
Prof. Kathrin Leppek (University Clinic Bonn, University of Bonn, D)
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62642
Dr. Silvia Fre: Conserved signals dictate symmetry braking and regeneration of multilayered epithelia
Dr. Silvia Fre, Developmental Biology and Genetics, Institut Curie, Paris, France
Host: Prof. Dr. David Brückner
Abstract
Lecture series: Genetic Approaches in Biomedical Research VV 78096-01
Dr. Maria-Clemencia Hernandez: From Genetic Mechanism to Clinical Intervention: Restoring GABAergic Tone in Angelman and Dup15q Syndromes
Dr. Maria-Clemencia Hernandez, Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel
Program
Seminar Series: Current research in Bioinformatics II, 21563-01
Jacopo Grilli: Macroecological patterns and structure of alternative stable states in microbial communities
Jacopo Grilli, ICTP (Trieste)
Host: Ludovico Calabrese
Abstract
Seminars on Drug Sciences (SDS), VV 78093-01
Dr. Carole Marxer: Pharmacoepidemiology in Sweden vs. Switzerland: An Overview of Nationwide Linked Registries from Sweden and Personal Experience
Dr. Carole Marxer, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska, Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
Host: Prof. C. Meier
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Meeting ID: 619 0675 0332, Passcode: 757761
April 16, 2026
17:00 - 18:42
Location: Hörsaal 114, Kollegienhaus, Petersplatz 1, Basel
Empowering Women in Science
Athena's Journey
Prof. Dr. Valérie Hilgers Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology Head of Research Group RNA Biology and Neurogenetics
As always, the event will be followed by an Apéro, providing a great opportunity to network and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting. We kindly ask you to register
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Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62642
Dr. Alexey Baldin: Title tba & Paul Dampenon: Encoding of sleep need at the single cell resolution
Dr. Alexey Baldin (group Jean Pieters)
Paul Dampenon (group Kempf)
Lecture series: Genetic Approaches in Biomedical Research VV 78096-01
Dr. Josephine Reber: RadioLigand Therapy (RLT): From SSTR2 and PSMA to Next-Genera-tion Targets
Dr. Josephine Reber, Novartis Pharma AG, Basel
Program
Seminars on Drug Sciences (SDS), VV 78093-01
Prof. Olivia Merkel: Title tba
Prof. Olivia Merkel
Host: PhD Association & PhD Programm for Pharmaceutical Sciences
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FMI Seminar
Dr. Vijay Ramani: Title tba
Lecture series: Genetic Approaches in Biomedical Research VV 78096-01
Prof. Tobias Derfuss: The Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) and the pathogenesis of MS
Prof. Tobias Derfuss, DBM and Univ Hospital Basel
Program
April 28, 2026
19:00 - 19:45
Location: Biozentrum, Lecture hall Maurice E. Müller Saal, Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel
Einblicke Biozentrum: Aktuelles aus der Forschung
Prof. Michael N. Hall: Cancer, Diabetes, Aging - A Personal Story of Discovery in Cell Growth Control
Seminars on Drug Sciences (SDS), VV 78093-01
Prof. Dr. Juliane Nguyen: Sticky Solutions: Engineering Retention for Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy
Prof. Dr. Juliane Nguyen, Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Host: Prof. P. Luciani / University of Bern
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Current research in Bioinformatics II, VV 21563-01
Prof. Laurent Duret: Why is selection for translation-optimized codons so rare in metazoans?
Host: Samuel Mondal
Abstract
Friedrich Miescher Lecture (FMI)
Dr. Vivek Jayaraman, Janelia Research Campus
FMI Thesis Presentation
Tommaso Caudullo: Title tba
Tommaso Caudullo, Group Friedrich
Seminar Series: Cell Biology Lecture Series II, VV No.: 67913-01
Dr. Cecilia Pessoa Rodrigues: Cell Competition and Innate Immune Regulation in the Hematopoietic Niche
Dr. Cecilia Pessoa Rodrigues, Group leader, Immuno-Stem Cell Dynamics Lab Institute of Human Biology (IHB), Roche, Basel
Host: Prof. Dr. Claudia Keller Valsecchi
Abstract
Am diss:kurs dreht sich alles um die Forschung: Doktorierende und Postdoktorierende aus verschiedenen Fachbereichen geben in inspirierenden Kurzvorträgen einen Einblick in ihre Forschung. Das Angebot richtet sich an alle, die sich für eine Promotion interessieren, bereits promovieren oder neugierig auf die Forschung an der Universität Basel sind.
diss:kurs – Basler Doktorierende und Postdoktorierende präsentieren ihre Forschung
Sieben Vortragende haben jeweils 10 Minuten Zeit, dem Publikum spannende Einblicke in ihr Forschungsgebiet zu geben und beantworten anschliessend Fragen aus dem Publikum.
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FMI Young Investigator Seminar Series
Dr. Thomas Pachano: title tba
Dr. Thomas Pachano (IMP, Vienna), Alexander Stark lab
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62642
Prof. Klaus Müller: AI for the Sciences: toward understanding
Prof. Klaus Müller (TU Berlin)
Host: Attila Becskei
Lecture series: Genetic Approaches in Biomedical Research VV 78096-01
Dr. Rainer Friedrich: Neuronal memory networks: from function to structure
Dr. Rainer Friedrich, FMI, Basel
Program
May 20, 2026
08:30 - 18:00
Location: Department of Biomedicine, ZLF building, Kleiner Horsaal, Hebelstrasse 20, 4031 Basel
Symposium
OncoDay Basel
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Keynote speakers:
Prof. Raffaella Santoro, Department of Molecular Mechanisms of Disease, University of Zürich
Prof. Frank Winkler, Neurology Clinic and Center for Tumor Diseases, University Hospital Heidelberg
Registration Deadline: 1st of May 2026, Abstract submission Deadline: 1st of April 2026
Seminars on Drug Sciences (SDS), VV 78093-01
Prof. Mehdi Bemiddir: Title tba
Prof. Mehdi Bemiddir, BioCIS, UFR de Pharmacie, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
Host: Prof. R. Teufel
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Cell Biology Lecture Series II, VV 67913-01
Dr. James Briscoe: Dynamics of Neural Tube Development
Dr. James Briscoe, Developmental Dynamics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
Host: Dr. Joaquin Navajas Acedo (group Schier)
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62642
Prof. Sergiu Pasca: title tba
Prof. Sergiu Pasca (Stanford Medicine)
Hosts: Prof. Alex Schier & Prof. Mathias Lütolf (IHB)
Lecture series: Genetic Approaches in Biomedical Research VV 78096-01
Dr. Claudio Giachino: Addressing the role of oncogenes and tumor suppressors using mouse models of brain tumors and conditional genetics
Dr. Claudio Giachino, DBM, Basel
Program
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62642
Dr. Tâm Mignot: Title tba
Dr. Tâm Mignot,Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Marseille
Host: Prof. Dr. Christoph Dehio
Lecture series: Genetic Approaches in Biomedical Research VV 78096-01
Dr. Alessio Strano: Investigating gene function with in vivo pooled CRISPR screens
Dr. Alessio Strano, BSS, ETH Basel
Program
Cell Biology Lecture Series II, VV 67913-01
Prof. Eva Nowack, Title tba
Prof. Eva Nowack, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf
Host: Fanny Le Blanc (group Engel)
Cell Biology Lecture Series II, VV 67913-01
Dr. Katharina Papsdorf: Title tba
Dr. Katharina Papsdorf, Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Mainz, Germany
Host: Prof. Dr. Claudia Keller Valsecchi
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62642
Anja Schwartzlose: title tba & Matthias Zeug: title tba
Anja Schwartzlose (group Donato)
Matthias Zeug (group Maier)
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life sciences VV 62642
Prof. Lacra Bintu: title tba
Prof. Lacra Bintu (Stanford University)
Host: PhD representative, Laetitia Rozic, (Hiller lab)
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62642
Dr. Alexander Stark: Title tba
Dr. Alexander Stark, Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), Vienna, Austria
Host: Prof. Dr. Alex Schier
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Prof. Naama Barkai: Title tba
Prof. Naama Barkai, Weizman Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
Host: Prof. Dr. Alex Schier
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Prof. Roy Parker: Title tba
Prof. Roy Parker, University of Colorado Boulder
Host: Prof. Dr. Maria Hondele
Cell Biology Lecture Series I, VV 67912-01
Dr. Núria Ros i Rocher: Title tba
Dr. Núria Ros i Rocher, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France
Host: Dr. Alexey Baldin (Group Pieters)
Seminar Series: Cell Biology Lecture Series I, VV No.: 67912-01
Prof. Simon Hippenmeyer: Title tba
Prof. Simon Hippenmeyer, ISTA, Klosterneuburg, Austria
Host: Prof. Dr. Claudia Keller Valsecchi
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Prof. Darren Gilmour: Title tba
Prof. Darren Gilmour, University of Zurich
Host: Prof. Dr. Alex Schier
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Prof. Xavier Trepat: Title tba
Prof. Xavier Trepat , Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
Host: Prof. Dr. Alex Schier
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Dr. Marta Zlatic: Title tba
Dr. Marta Zlatic,University of Cambridge, UK
Host: Prof. Dr. Alex Schier
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Prof. Nadine Vastenhouw: title tba
Prof. Nadine Vastenhouw (University of Lausanne )
Host: Prof. Susan Mango
Cell Biology Lecture Series I, VV 67912-01
Dr. Dafni Hadjieconomou: Title tba
Dr. Dafni Hadjieconomou, Brain Institute, ICM, Paris, France
Host: Dr. Joaquín Navajas Acedo (Group Schier)
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Dr. Irene Miguel-Aliaga: The sex and geometry of organs
Dr. Irene Miguel-Aliaga, Crick Institute, London, UK
Host: Prof. Dr. Claudia Keller Valsecchi
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Prof. Aleksandra Walczak: Title tba
Prof. Aleksandra Walczak, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, France
Host: Anne Moor
Biozentrum Discovery seminar - Discoveries in Life Sciences VV 62641
Prof. Iñaki Ruiz: title tba
Prof. Iñaki Ruiz (Institut de Biologia Evolutiva (CSIC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra), Barcelona
Host: Prof. Jean Pieters