We are the largest Life Sciences Society and Network in Switzerland!

Originally founded by Prof. Eward Weibel as USGEB (Union of Swiss Societies for Experimental Biology) in 1969, the society has more than 50 year history in uniting researchers from various Life Sciences disciplines, facilitating interdisciplinary collaborating, protecting and promoting scientific work and educating the general public. In 2012, USGEB changed its name to LS2 (Life Sciences Switzerland). Since then, the society has expanded by adding more Sections, becoming the largest Life Sciences Society in Switzerland, representing approx. 1000 members.

LS2 organizes:

  • The LS2 Annual Meeting: a two-day conference featuring multiple Keynote speakers, 10+ symposia and 30-40 speakers selected from the submitted abstracts. The meeting is preceded by The Young Scientists' Satellite;
  • The annual meetings of LS2 Sections organized by our Board members or affiliated societies;
  • Webinar Series - Knowledge@Noon;
  • Travel grants to PhD students allowing them to participate in scientific meetings;
  • Various social events and events for the general public, to foster debate & exchange between the public & the scientific community.

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Knowledge @ Noon webinar

Join us Wednesday, 28 Jan (12:00-13:00 CET, Zoom) for two exciting talks focusing on data and AI in pharma & drug discovery! 

• Pierre Farmer (Novartis): What data & AI really mean for productivity and innovation in big pharma.
• Hoda Sharifian: Her journey into computational biology and how advanced data science accelerates novel medicines.

This session is perfect for life sciences professionals, researchers, and anyone curious about the intersection of tech and biotech. The event is free and open for everyone, but registration by 27.01.2026 is necessary to receive the link.

Lelio Orci Award 2025

Prof. Pierre Gönczy (EPFL) will receive the Lelio Orci Award 2025 for his pioneering work in cell division and organelle assembly.

The jury highlighted his groundbreaking development of the first RNAi-based functional genomic screen in any organism, which unveiled core regulators of cell division across eukaryotes. His research has since illuminated two fundamental biological processes: asymmetric cell division and centriole assembly.

Read more HERE.

Annual Meeting

Last chance to register for LS2 Annual Meeting 2026 “Fueling Life Across Scales”!

Join researchers from across disciplines and career stages for two days of cutting-edge science, collaboration, and community. 11 symposia, 14+ invited speakers, poster sessions, PIOT competition, Young Scientists’ Satellite, and a vibrant industry exhibition await!

Register by January 11, 2026. Let’s shape the future of life sciences together in Zurich!

FMI award 2026

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Omaya Dudin (Department of Biochemistry at the University of Geneva), has been selected as the recipient of the Friedrich Miescher Award 2026, the highest distinction in Switzerland for outstanding achievements in biochemistry!

Read more HERE.

PIOT finalists

We are pleased to announce the Finalists of the "PIs of Tomorrow 2026": 

Dr. Theodora Constantin (University of Basel)
Dr. Juan Cruz Landoni (EPF Lausanne)
Dr. Olimpia Bompadre (EPF Lausanne)
Dr. Alaz Ozcan (University of Zurich)

To find out more about their research plans, see the dedicated PIOT page. Join the LS2 Annual Meeting to see their presentations and to vote for the Public Prize winner!

LS2 General Assembly

If you are our member - remember to join our General Assembly on 27 January 2026, at 13:30 - 15:00 (Zurich time), online.

Registration is required. The Zoom link to the assembly will be distributed to registered members only.

Register by 26 January 2026!

Swiss Proteomics Meeting

The Swiss Proteomics Meeting 2026 will take place from 23 to 24 April 2026 at the Holiday Inn Bern Westside, bringing together researchers exploring the frontiers of proteomics, genomics, and systems biology.

Abstract deadline: February 22, 2026.

Register by March 15, 2026.

Travel Grants

Our March 2026 PhD Travel Grant call is open!

Apply by 01.03.2026.