Life Sciences Switzerland

Join us at the Swiss Autophagy Conference 2026! This highly interactive meeting dedicated to bringing together early-career researchers across Switzerland working in autophagy will take place on 3-4 September 2026 at the University of Fribourg. This year’s theme, “Autophagy in Development, Disease and Ageing,” highlights the growing impact of autophagy research across diverse biological systems. The program features keynote lectures and talks from outstanding speakers, including Malene Hansen, Rajat Singh, Tassula Proikas-Cezanne, Alessandra Stolz, and Evandro Fang, alongside short talks and flash presentations. The meeting fosters a collaborative and informal environment, encouraging discussions and networking within the Swiss autophagy community. 📅 Conference: 3-4 September 2026 📍 Location: University of Fribourg (PER21, G140) 📝 Abstract submission deadline for short and flash talks: 21 June 2026 ✅ Registration deadline: 31 July 2026 Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/p60D7no #autophagy #lifescience #PhD #postdoc #research #Switzerland #conference #ECRs

‼️ Member's only event - The Art and Impact of Mentorship‼️ Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth, leadership development, and strengthening professional communities. But impactful mentorship doesn’t happen by chance. It requires structure, skill, and intention. Therefore, on Thursday, 11 June 2026, we will be hosting an interactive, certified workshop. All participants will receive a professional certification, documenting their transferable skills in mentoring and leadership to strengthen their CV! 📍 Haus der Akademien, Bern 👥 Limited to 21 participants ⏱️ Full-day workshop (6 hours incl. lunch break) Led by Natasha Konstantinova, this workshop will help participants: ✔️ Understand the principles and real impact of effective mentorship ✔️ Develop practical mentoring and communication skills ✔️ Learn how to build and sustain meaningful mentoring relationships ✔️ Practice real-life scenarios through role play ✔️ Create an actionable mentorship plan The workshop is open to any of our members interested in becoming a mentor or strengthening their mentoring capabilities. There is no age restriction. However, it could be especially useful for junior group leaders and professors. ‼️ Given the highly interactive format, places are strictly limited to 21, so register now and secure your spot early: https://buff.ly/QtXswIw

‼️ LS2 Travel Grants for PhD Students – September call is open ‼️ Are you a PhD student ready to present your research at an international conference? LS2 & SCNAT want to support you! Apply now for a Travel Grant (up to 1400 in funding!) covering: ✅ Registration fees ✅ Travel (2nd class/economy) ✅ Accommodation Eligible conferences: on-site or online, taking place between September 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027. Who can apply? PhD students (min. 1-year LS2 membership) presenting a poster or giving a talk. Guaranteed bonus points during the evaluation if you have been active in the LS2 community (meeting attendance, volunteering...)! ⏳ Deadline: September 1, 2026 📎 More info: https://buff.ly/mzmQ36I ‼️ Apply here: https://buff.ly/SWcZ2KT Let us help take your research global 🌍 #PhD #AcademicTravel #LS2 #SCNAT #ScientificCommunity #ConferenceFunding #Grants

Do not miss Theory across Biology 2026: a one-day interactive meeting dedicated to mathematical and theoretical approaches in biology! When and where? Friday, 12 June 2026, in Bern, UniS, Switzerland. The program features talks from: • Hanna Kokko (evolutionary biology) • Francis Corson (physics & developmental biology) • Oliver Meacock (microbial communities) • Gasper Tkačik (information in biological systems) • Mor Nitzan (computational biology and multicellular systems) If you wish to participate, submit your abstract and join in! The presentations will be structured as chalk talks or flip chart presentations to foster cross-disciplinary exchange and deep discussion. 📅 Abstract deadline: 10 May 2026 Find out more here: https://buff.ly/alDgzUz 📅 General registration deadline: 24 May 2026 Register here: https://buff.ly/hIehL7J Whether you’re a theorist, modeler, or interdisciplinary biologist, this innovative format is a great opportunity to engage, learn, and connect across traditional boundaries. Learn more and register soon: https://buff.ly/xLI5WL1 #systems #biology #meeting #mathematics #modelling #computational #physics #talk

Do you work with animal models? Then attend the 3R Fair on April 15, 2026, in Fribourg. The fair offers a unique platform for direct exchange between research carried out in NRP 79 «Advancing 3R – Animals, research and society» and practice – featuring hands-on demonstrations, videos, and presentations on the current status of the projects. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBqZuAYW Engage directly with the researchers to discuss the next steps towards strengthening the 3Rs in Switzerland. Special guided tours for professionals are also planned. NRP 79 «Advancing 3R – Animals, research and society» SCNAT - Swiss Academy of Sciences

🚨 Register now for the Swiss Physiology Meeting 2026! 🚨 📅 Date: September 3, 2026 📍 Location: HEIA-FR This one-day meeting promises a stimulating scientific program including 2 keynote talks, presentations & flash talks by early-career researchers and interactive poster sessions fostering exchange across the Swiss physiology community. 🏆 Highlight: The Young Investigator Award (YIA)! We encourage PhD students and early postdocs to take part in this fantastic opportunity, present ongoing work, and compete for prizes recognizing outstanding oral and poster presentations. 🎤 Keynote Speakers: Andreas Draguhn and Susanna Zierler. Their lectures will showcase cutting-edge developments and provide valuable perspectives for researchers across disciplines. ‼️ Register for YIA by May 31 ‼️ Submit a poster abstract outside of YIA by June 30 More info and registration: https://buff.ly/7BKf1vp

❓ Are you ready to step into a visible leadership role at the LS2 Annual Meeting 2027 ❓ We have opened a call for Chairs for two exciting initiatives: the PIs of Tomorrow session and the Young Scientists’ Satellite. This is a unique opportunity to design a scientific and career-focused session within a large meeting, collaborate with leading researchers, expand your network, and gain valuable organizational and moderation experience! Chairs will receive full support from our Office. Applications are open to researchers based in Switzerland, either individually or as small teams (3-4 people). The deadline to apply is May 31, 2026. Take a chance to shape the two highlights of LS2 AM 2027! Find out more: https://buff.ly/rgONLr1 Apply: https://buff.ly/pOyKvdr

What does an academic career really look like beyond the idealized version? Join our next Knowledge @ Noon webinar to hear two honest, eye-opening perspectives on navigating academia. They will share everything, from the importance of first impressions, expectations vs. reality to unexpected career turns. 🗓 Wednesday, 22 April 2026 🕛 12:00–13:00 (CET) | 💻 Online (Zoom) ⏳ Register by 21 April Speakers: Pedro Imenez Silva (Erasmus University Rotterdam) on rethinking the “linear” path to tenure and what the data actually tells us about academic career paths Emma Hodcroft (Swiss TPH / University of Basel)on the career she didn’t plan: pivots, pandemics, and unexpected opportunities in science Spend your lunch break getting inspired (and maybe a bit reassured)! Webinar is free and open for everyone. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dtaCbjZU #Academic #Professorship #Careers #LifeSciences #PhD #Postdoc #Webinar #LS2

We are delighted to finally be able to publicly announce the reform proposed by Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) to replace the Postdoc Mobility and Ambizione fundings by a new scheme that aims at empowering researchers, and providing a clear career path. actionuni has been involved in the various stages of this reform; we have been consulted and our views have been taken into account. We would like to warmly thank Fonds national suisse FNS for this very fruitful collaboration. This highly productive collaboration is the result of years of hard work and campaigning on our part, as well as the institution’s willingness to reflect on and improve its practices. Thank you to all our colleagues who took part in these protests and demonstrations. We hope that this transformation is only the beginning of a much deeper change in academic structure and culture. Among other things, we will continue to contribute to social insurance during postdoctoral fellowships; stays abroad will no longer be compulsory; and our autonomy will be strengthened, thereby limiting — though not eliminating — the risk of sexual and psychological harassment. https://lnkd.in/eMTQWvcU

‼️ Member's only event - The Art and Impact of Mentorship‼️ Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth, leadership development, and strengthening professional communities. But impactful mentorship doesn’t happen by chance. It requires structure, skill, and intention. Therefore, on Thursday, 11 June 2026, we will be hosting an interactive, certified workshop. All participants will receive a professional certification, documenting their transferable skills in mentoring and leadership to strengthen their CV! 📍 Haus der Akademien, Bern 👥 Limited to 21 participants ⏱️ Full-day workshop (6 hours incl. lunch break) Led by Natasha Konstantinova, this workshop will help participants: ✔️ Understand the principles and real impact of effective mentorship ✔️ Develop practical mentoring and communication skills ✔️ Learn how to build and sustain meaningful mentoring relationships ✔️ Practice real-life scenarios through role play ✔️ Create an actionable mentorship plan The workshop is open to any of our members interested in becoming a mentor or strengthening their mentoring capabilities. There is no age restriction. However, it could be especially useful for junior group leaders and professors. ‼️ Given the highly interactive format, places are strictly limited to 21, so register now and secure your spot early: https://buff.ly/QtXswIw