LRBA deficiency is a rare and severe autoimmune disorder that was first described in 2012. This disease is caused by a genetic defect in the LRBA gene and is characterized by an impaired immune response and autoimmunity.…

The Biozentrum startup Translation-X is pioneering a precision medicine approach to address the core symptoms of autism-spectrum disorders such as social interaction difficulties. The company recently reached an important…

Alumni Name Position Held in Lab Current Position BUCHAKCHIISKYI Volodymyr PhD Lab Technician graduate student, University of Basel, Switzerland DECKOVIC Najla Internship DELANEY Colin Research Associate Research Associate,…

Michael N. Hall receives the Balzan Prize for his groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms that regulate cell growth and ageing. Michael Hall discovered two proteins, TOR1 and TOR2, which…

B2: Signaling in the Nervous System – 13693 (2 hrs/week; 2 CP; Spring 2026) Andreas Lüthi, Tania Rinaldi Barkat Neuronal cell biology / excitability and ion channels / neurotransmitter release / postsynaptic organization /…

Graduate Teaching Program The Biozentrum offers a broad selection of lectures on current topics in molecular, cellular and systems biology at the master's and PhD level. This Graduate Teaching Program enables you to expand…

Bacterial traits of antibiotic treatment failures Antibiotic development and treatment are based on in vitro measures of bacterial growth inhibition, with growth indicating drug resistance. Much less is known about the…

Elucidation of Host-Pathogen Interactions lead to Antibiotic-Sparing Therapeutics Urinary tract infection is a significant cause of morbidity in women throughout their lifespan, in infant boys and in older men. Serious…

Memberships The Biozentrum Alumni offers two types of memberships: The Standard Membership and a Trial Membership for new graduates. The Biozentrum Alumni is a community of all those who have studied, carried out research,…