Thinking about moving from academia to industry? Get a first-hand look at what founding/working in a biotech start-up really feels like at the LS² Company Visit to Bio-Technopark Schlieren on 28 May 2026.

You’ll meet the teams behind DISCO Pharmaceuticals (developing innovative cancer therapies) and Microcaps (advancing microfluidics for precision technologies).

This visit is designed for early-career scientists who want to explore start-ups as a potential career path with the chance to ask questions, see the labs, and hear directly from people working in the field. With only 7 participants, the visit is kept intentionally small to allow for a truly interactive and engaging experience. Do not miss this opportunity to explore biotech beyond academia.

Register by 10 May (or until all spaces are full).

Do you work or are you interested in proteomics or other omics? We have an event exactly for you!

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.

What does an academic career really look like beyond the idealized version? Join the next Knowledge @ Noon webinar on April 22, to hear two honest, eye-opening perspectives on navigating academia: 

• Pedro Imenez Silva (Erasmus University Rotterdam) on rethinking the “linear” path to tenure and what the data actually tells us about academic careers
• Emma Hodcroft (Swiss TPH / University of Basel) on the career she did not plan: pivots, pandemics, and unexpected opportunities in science

The webinar is free and open for everyone, but registration is necessary! Register HERE by 21.04.2026!

Mentorship plays a vital role in developing talent, strengthening leadership, and fostering innovation across organisations and communities. To support professionals interested in developing impactful mentoring skills, we are pleased to announce an immersive full-day workshop:

The Art and Impact of Mentorship, taking place on Thursday, 11 June 2026 at Haus der Akademien in Bern. 

This interactive workshop, led by leadership and executive coaching expert Natasha Konstantinova, combines research-backed methodologies with real-world business experience. Participants will gain practical tools and frameworks to confidently design and maintain successful mentoring relationships.

Participation is limited to 21 people to ensure maximum interaction and individual attention!

We encourage early registration to secure your place!

Registration deadline: 03.05.2026.

We’re pleased to invite you to Theory Across Biology 2026 in Bern on June 12.

TaB will feature invited talks, ECR chalk-talks, and flip-chart sessions, all aimed at fostering meaningful exchange and new collaborative opportunities within the Swiss and international biological modelling community.

Deadlines & Dates:
• Abstract submission: 10 May 2026
• General registration: 24 May 2026

The meeting is FREE for LS² members!