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Oportunities for postgrads in genetics to integrate the private sector – Deadline Aug. 21, 2023

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Are you a postgraduate in genetics looking to broaden your horizons? Biopôle has just launched an innovative initiative tailor-made for you!

Introducing the ‘Postgraduate Consulting Group,’ a fantastic opportunity for emerging scientists like you to apply your scientific expertise in an industrial setting. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, allowing you to contribute to the success of cutting-edge startups in the healthcare sector.

What’s the deal? As a member of the Postgraduate Consulting Group, you’ll get to critically assess and challenge the scientific foundations of technologies developed by select Biopôle healthcare startups. This third-party evaluation not only enhances your skillset but also provides valuable insights to startups seeking investment opportunities.

Partnering with Alcimed, a premier consulting firm specializing in tech-driven industries, Biopôle is paving the way for a unique experience.

Two consulting projects are now open:

  1. Therapeutics – Exploring Allosteric Modulators
  2. Diagnostics – Unraveling the World of Oncology

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary chance to contribute to groundbreaking research while gaining invaluable industry exposure. Apply by August 21, 2023, by sending your CV and motivation letter to info@biopole.ch.

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Congratulations to Shanaz on her Musy Prize!

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We are delighted to announce that Shanaz Diessler emerged victorious at the “EPFL Startup Champions Seed Night 2023,” securing the esteemed Musy Prize for her groundbreaking high-tech start-up project. The Musy Prize, awarded biennially, recognizes exceptional women entrepreneurs in the field of high technology, and Dr Diessler’s achievement is a testament to her ingenuity and entrepreneurial prowess. Congratulations to Shanaz on this well-deserved recognition of her visionary work!

Further information: https://www.venturelab.swiss/SCSN2023

BioInnovation Day 2023: A Day dedicated to Innovators and Investors in the field of Life Sciences, May 11, 2023 at the Agora Aud. (CHUV)

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BioInnovation Day is a technology showcase and partnering event that provides investors and industry representatives the opportunity to learn about the most innovative life science projects originating from academic institutions in Western Switzerland and to directly interact with the most prominent and entrepreneurial academics of the region.

Organized by the Technology transfer offices PACTT and UNITEC, representing the universities and hospital of Lausanne (UNIL et CHUV) and Geneva (UNIGE et HUG), the BioInnovation Day 2023 will take place from 9am to 5pm on May 11th, 2023 at the Auditorium AGORA on the CHUV Campus in Lausanne

For registrations and information : BioInnovation Day

Contact:
pactt.info@chuv.ch
Tel :    079 556 55 31

BSNL Workshop – Swiss Biotech: Pioneering Innovation in the Heart of Europe, on Apr. 19, 2023 at 6PM in the SV building (EPFL)

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Do you want to explore the Biotech industry in Switzerland? Are you curious about what skills/experience are required to get an opportunity to work in Swiss biotech companies?
Then you don’t want to miss this great opportunity to look into the Swiss Biotech Industry at a glance! 

We are happy to introduce the workshop, entitled “Swiss Biotech: Pioneering Innovation in the Heart of Europe”.
This workshop is co-organized with the Swiss Biotech Association  (https://www.swissbiotech.org/) and will cover the topics below:
– Overview of the Biotech Industry in Switzerland, types of companies, locations, size, market
– Swiss Biotech Industry: Challenges and Opportunities 
– Most wanted jobs in the Biotech industry in CH, skills, experience- Fast forward to your professional visibility: tips, suggestions, best strategies 
– Swiss Biotech Orbit talent platform

When: Wednesday, April 19th at 6 PM, followed by an apèro
Where: EPFL SV building, room SV 1717 (https://plan.epfl.ch//?room==SV%201717)
If you would like to participate in the workshop, please kindly register through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWdfgDUD0pMw1pliF0ncOZf-BGu1acc_mq7hyDXLKvcn4W-Q/viewform
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via  bsnl.lausanne@gmail.com

D.Day 2023, Apr. 12, 2023 in Aud. D of the Amphipôle building

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The Doctorate Day (D.Day) is an annual conference organized by the Association of PhD students and Assistants (ADAS) of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine-FBM of the University of Lausanne, and supported by the Doctoral School.

The event aims to connect researchers from the different departments of the faculty and, develop Ph.D. student interactions, highlight recent scientific contributions, and illustrate the wide variety of research conducted at FBM.


It is a one-day conference organized by Ph.D students for the scientific community. During the day, invited keynote speakers present their research on various topics, and PhD students are given the opportunity to share and present their work in different formats: short talks, elevator pitches, and posters. At D.Day you have the chance to present your work and discover what your neighbors are up to!
Students are encouraged to participate with either talks or posters, and by attending lectures of internationally renowned scientists. Check the program of our previous D.Days to get an idea!

D.Day is organized by the Association of PhD students and Assistants of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne, and supported by the faculty Doctoral school.

Further information and registration: https://wp.unil.ch/dday/

Symposium Faces of Industrial Research (FIR) – EPFL, Mar. 23, 2023

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The goal of the symposium is to provide insights into fundamental and translational research done in Life Science and Healthcare companies based in Switzerland. The symposium will also allow to discover what industry can offer in terms of scientific projects and opportunities for young scientists.

During the event, scientists and postdocs currently employed by various Life Science and Healthcare companies (Nestlé, Roche, Novartis OM Pharma, Arcoscreen, SOPHiA GENETICS and more) or universities, will showcase their career paths, transition from academia to industry, as well as their scientific projects. Besides their talks, they will answer your questions and share more thoughts in panel discussions. The symposium will also include networking opportunities with the speakers, around company booths and with your peers.

WHEN: 20 March 2023

WHERE: Forum Rolex, EPFL Lausanne

PARTICIPATION: Participation is free, but registration is mandatory. 

To attend the event, please sign up here. 
Additional information is available on our website.