Generative AI for modeling single-cell dynamics & response Advances in single-cell genomics have enabled the large-scale construction of organ atlases, providing unprecedented insights into cellular states and their…

C6: Stem Cell Biology – 28854 (2 hrs/week; 2 CP; Spring 2026) F. Doetsch , A. Wodnar-Filipowicz, I. Martin, A. Peters Stem cell research continues to grow at an extraordinary pace and raises hope for reconstructive…

Teaching and Courses Trainings and Workshops ELN-Wiki Introduction Process We accompany and support laboratories interested in starting to use ELN-Wiki on the way to the adoption of this new tool. A number of initial steps…

Cell signaling and dynamics in bacterial growth, adaptation, and persistence Our studies aim at understanding the molecular and cellular principles involved in the growth, differentiation and behavior of bacterial cells. We…

Biozentrum Symposium 2023 On Thursday, June 22, the Biozentrum Symposium took place, this time in the beautiful Kunstmuseum Basel - bringing together art and science. This symposium was a great opportunity for our…

Starting from 1 November 2025 or as per agreement How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we investigate the entire spectrum ranging from the…

Evolution of viruses and bacteria Each year Switzerland experiences an influenza outbreak. Despite best efforts, the influenza vaccine sometimes offers only limited protection. The reason for this is that viruses and other…

The Biozentrum organizes a symposium for its employees and students annually. This provides an insight into other areas of research, as well as an overview of the many projects being carried out. Furthermore, the symposium…

Yuping Li, Professor for Infection and Immunity February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Do you think it is important that we celebrate this day? I think it is very important to celebrate the…

Did the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool like ChatGPT surprise you personally? I think we were all surprised by the rapid pace of this development and above all by the quality and versatility of this chat…