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Research Fields Research at the Biozentrum is dedicated to the central question of how molecules and cells create life. We study the physical and biochemical mechanisms of cells and explore the behaviors and dynamics of…


Knut Drescher receives SNSF Consolidator Grant 2022

182 applications were evaluated by the SNSF Scientific Steering Committee as part of the call for the “SNSF Consolidator Grants 2022”. In this competitive application process, a total of 30 highly qualified scientists and…


In double pack – paired proteins give you wings

From fingers on our hands to the wings of insects, the bodies of different animals form limbs of various shapes and sizes. Morphogens are signaling molecules that provide the necessary information for the proper development…


Inauguration of the Swiss High-field NMR Facility

The opening of the new Swiss High-field NMR Facility was attended by high-ranking representatives of the three participating universities, invited guests from academia and industry along with scientists working in the fields…


Nina Beutling

Testimonial Nina Beutling University of Basel, Research Group Attila Becskei Why did you apply for the Biozentrum Research Summer? Studying biology is my second course of studies. I am a primary school teacher and still…


NCCR AntiResist – PhD Fellowship Call 2025

The National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) AntiResist is a Swiss-wide research consortium funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). AntiResist is transforming antibiotic discovery and development…


Cindy Seibt

Cindy Seibt: «I understand now how theory and lab work connect» Cindy studies biology at the Biozentrum because she wants to understand how life works – from the brain to complex processes in nature. With increasing…


Benjamin Engel awarded ERC Consolidator Grant

The ERC Consolidator Grants are intended to support projects of highly qualified scientists that push the frontiers of human knowledge. On March 17, 2022, the ERC announced the 313 laureates of the 2021 ERC Consolidator…


Basel Summer Science Academy

Basel Summer Science Academy for Gymnasium students At the Basel Summer Science Academy, you embark on an exciting journey of discovery between the Rhine and the laboratory. You collect samples from the river and its…


Charles Thompson

Prof. Dr. Charles Thompson 1993 – 2004 | Professor of Microbiology Charles J. Thompson studied at the Washington and Lee University and earned his doctorate at the Pennsylvania State University in 1976. Afterwards he carried…