Prof. Anissa Kempf on sleep We do it every night and from time to time during the day, too. We sleep. But why actually? And what makes us fall asleep, how does the brain control our sleep? Prof. Anissa Kempf investigates…
Interview with Andrii Kharin What he likes most about molecular biology is that he can work in the lab all day. This is one of the reasons why Andrii Kharin decided to do his master's degree at the Biozentrum, because here…
Meet sleep scientist Prof. Anissa Kempf Do gender issues play a role in your team? Yes, gender equality plays an important role in my team. Gender diversity is key to create a fair and productive work environment. How can we…
Madalena Madeira Reimão Pinto, postdoctoral fellow, group Alex Schier What inspired you to pursue a career in science? Perhaps what captivated me to pursue research in molecular biology is the fact that the scientific…
Interview with Palmer Bassett She has a passion for the tiny worm C. elegans – not only because it offers so many possibilities for discovery but also because it brings together so many interesting people. This and the fact…
Mr. Neher, this is our first interview without masks since the beginning of the pandemic. Will this remain so? Richard Neher: If the number of cases increases, wearing face masks again in some settings makes sense. This not…
Prof. Markus Rüegg on neuromuscular diseases Simply taking a breath – impossible without muscles. People who suffer from neuromuscular diseases are very aware of this fact. Markus Rüegg investigates these diseases; their…
Prof. Maria Hondele on cell organelles of a special kind Tiny droplets found within the cell have long fascinated Maria Hondele. These structures, known as membraneless organelles, have been well known for a long time, but…
Testimonial of Tim Arni EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland, Research Group Sebastian Hiller Where are you from and what do you study? I grew up near Bern. It was clear that I would choose a STEM subject and as I really wanted to…
IMCF guidelines 1. General booking Rules: The user can book a microscope only after having received the appropriate introduction. The instruments can be booked up to 14 days in advance. During daily working hours (9-17h),…
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