We are the largest Life Sciences Society and Network in Switzerland

Originally founded as USGEB (Union of Swiss Societies for Experimental Biology) in 1969, the society has a history of 50 years in federating researchers from various Life Sciences disciplines and promoting their interests towards the public. In 2012, USGEB changed its name to LS² (Life Sciences Switzerland). In 2016 three of the founding societies merged, and more sections joined later, making LS² the largest Life Sciences Society in Switzerland. LS² represents about 1000 members.

Each year LS² organizes:

• The LS² Annual Meeting, a two-day conference for all members and partner societies, as well as guest societies, and for the public. In addition, LS² organizes workshops and satellite meetings
• The annual meetings of LS² sections organized by our Board members or affiliated societies
• Travel grants to PhD students allowing them to participate in scientific meetings 
• Satellite symposia to Swiss conferences for young scientists
• Events for the public to foster debate & exchange between the public & the scientific community

If you are interested in joining LS², please go to the membership page and register online.