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Cell Biology Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland
Professors in cell biology in switzerland
1,506 professors found
Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Eukaryotic Biology
Membrane Trafficking
Pathogen Biology
Associate Professor
ETH-Bereich Hochschulen
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Fate
Morphogenesis
Tissue Biology
Professor
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Next-generation Sequencing
Flow Cytometry
Transcriptomic
Professor of experimental surgical oncology
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Inflammatory Biology
University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Dna Repair
Genomic Instability
Lecturer & Senior Research Associate
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Morphogenesis
Cell Fate
Tissue Biology
Adjunct Professor of Epigenetics
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Histone Biology
Epigenetic
Spermatogenesis
Professor of Biochemistry
University of Basel
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Endocytosis
Membrane Trafficking
Lysosome
Professor for Biochemistry and Cell Biology
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Autophagy
Protein Trafficking
Metabolic Biology
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Popular positions
Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
Switzerland
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1 month ago
FMI International PhD Program Fall Call 2026 at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) in Basel, Switzerland, is a funded PhD opportunity for students interested in cutting-edge biomedical research. The program focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of human disease and offers advanced interdisciplinary training across Genome Regulation , Multicellular Systems , and Neurobiology . Successful candidates will carry out a research project under the guidance of an FMI gr...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
+8 more
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Martin Fussenegger
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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4 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies at ETH Zurich (Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, D-BSSE), Basel, Switzerland. The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Martin Fussenegger invites exceptional candidates to apply for a postdoctoral position in pioneering projects developing synthetic biology-inspired human therapies. The research sits at the intersection of biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, molecular engineering, cel...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biology
+6 more
4 weeks ago
University of Basel
Switzerland
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1 month ago
Master's thesis opportunity in Toxicology at the University of Basel , within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Molecular and Systems Toxicology (MolSysTox) Group / SCAHT - Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology . The project focuses on investigating substances that interfere with the function of placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2) , with an emphasis on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as bisphenols. The work is strongly experimental and incl...
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
+5 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
University Hospital of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Immunology
Virology
Immune Response
Sars-cov-2
T Cell Biology
Associate Professor
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Protein Chemistry
Cancer Biology
Molecular Biology
Lecturer
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials
Cartilage Biology
Bioengineering
Bone Tissue Engineering
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