Join the LS2 Company Visit to Bio-Technopark Schlieren on May 28 and discover the start-up ecosystem from the inside by meeting the teams at DISCO Pharmaceuticals and Microcaps. Participation is free, but limited to 7 spots, and registration closes on May 10.
The largest scientific society connecting researchers 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.
The society runs scientific programs, organizes conferences and workshops, and coordinates initiatives bringing together academic researchers, industry partners, and early-career scientists.
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
If you are interested in academic career path, join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00 on Zoom to find out how much the first impressions matter, how to deal with setbacks, how to accept that the ideal career path does not exist and how to form more realistic understanding of academic careers. We will hear personal experience from two assistant professors, one of whom was selected as "Ones to watch in 2025" by Nature!
This session is perfect for everyone who is interested into academic career. The event is free and open for everyone, but registration by 21.04.2026 is necessary to receive the webinar link.
Mentorship Workshop - date change!
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, at Haus der Akademien in Bern we will be hosting an interactive, hands-on workshop for our members only! Led by Natasha Konstantinova, this workshop will help participants to gain practical tools and frameworks to confidently design and maintain successful mentoring relationships.
Given the highly interactive format, places are strictly limited to 21, so register now and secure your spot early!
Theory across Biology
The registration is open for Theory Across Biology 2026 in Bern on June 12. The event emphasizes chalk-talk presentations and flip-chart discussions that encourage deep, cross-disciplinary exchange on shared biological principles.
Deadlines & Dates:
• Abstract submission: 10 May 2026
• General registration: 24 May 2026
The meeting is FREE for LS2 members!
Swiss Physiology meeting
Registration is now open for the Swiss Physiology Meeting 2026, organized by the LS2 Physiology Section and taking place in Fribourg on September 3, 2026.
A major highlight of the meeting is the Young Investigator Award (YIA) contest. Early Career Researchers, including PhD students and early postdoctoral fellows, are strongly encouraged to participate, present their ongoing work, and compete for prizes recognizing outstanding oral and poster presentations. Registration deadline: 31.05.2026.
Travel Grants
Our September 2026 PhD Travel Grant call is open!
Apply by 01.09.2026.
Annual Meeting
The LS2 Annual Meeting 2026 in Zurich brought together the life sciences community for 2½ days of inspiring science and exchange under the theme “Fueling Life Across Scales.”
From outstanding keynote lectures to dynamic symposia, poster sessions, and vibrant networking opportunities, the meeting highlighted the breadth and excellence of research across Switzerland and beyond.
We thank all participants, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors who made this event a success.
Curious to relive the highlights? See all pictures HERE!
PIOT finalists
Congratulations to Dr. Olimpia Bompadre (EPF Lausanne) and Dr. Juan Cruz Landoni (EPF Lausanne) - the winners of "PIs of Tommorrow" competition at LS2AM26!
Congrats also to the finalists Dr. Theodora Constantin (University of Basel) and Dr. Alaz Ozcan (University of Zurich)!
Big THANK YOU to PIOT chairs for the wonderful session and the sponsors of PIOT prizes: NIKON, New England Biolabs, MDPI - Medical Sciences and Proteomes and opnMe by Boehringer Ingelheim.