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Summer Barbecue (17 September 2026)

Summer Barbecue (17.09.2026)

TriRhena Metabolism Club, IGBMC, 23rd October

TriRhena Metabolism Club, IGBMC, 23rd October
  • Bringing together researchers from Basel, Freiburg, and Strasbourg
  • Exchange ideas and discuss recent advances in cellular and systemic metabolism, from basic research to clinical applications.
  • At IGBMC on October 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
  • Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
  • We particularly encourage PhD students and early-career researchers to contribute by submitting an abstract for a 20 min talk.
  • Apply by 16 October 2026
  • https://www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/metabolism-club

Call for Speakers – Science Lunch

Call for Speakers – Science Lunch
  • We are currently looking for speakers for our monthly Science Lunch!
  • A great opportunity to share research projects between the Biozentrum and Pharmazentrum.
  • Relaxed atmosphere and connect with your peers.
  • The event takes place once a month, on a Wednesday (date flexible), 
  • The speaker gives a 20-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session.
  •  Enjoy free pizza and French fries! 
AI Skills Transferable Skills
  • New AI-courses within Transferable Skills Program Autumn Semester 2026                                                
  • AI literacy and practical AI skills are becoming important for researchers
  • An opportunity to earn certificates and credit points
  • Module 1: Technological foundations of (generative) AI
     -Fundamental concepts and technologies behind AI
  • Module 2: Tools & applications of (generative) AI
     -Practical application of AI tools in research and professional contexts
  • Module 3: Normative dimensions & future developments of AI
     -Exploration of ethical, societal, regulatory, and future perspectives related to AI

Innovation in Green Chemistry & Circular Life Sciences (Fall 2026, Basel)

Innovation in Green

Designed for master's and PhD students across natural and life sciences, this new 11-week project-based course, in collaboration with Berkley Center for Green Chemistry and BaselCircular, lets you tackle real industry challenges in interdisciplinary teams developing safer, greener alternatives to hazardous chemicals and materials. → More information!

Upcoming Public PhD Defense

Who:Fabienne Spinnler
Research Group:Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry (University Hospital Basel)
Date and time:                22.09.2026, 16.:00
Room:                              University of Basel - Pharmacenter, Lecture Hall 2, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel
Zoom:-
Title of the talk:                                      Novel Radiolabeled Peptides Targeting Multi-Somatostatin Receptor Subtypes in Tumors
Publications-

 

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Who:Evrim Ümit Kuzucu
Research Group:Pharmaceutical Technology
Date and time:                23.09.2026, 16:15
Room:                              *Only available via Zoom 
Zoom:https://unibas.zoom.us/j/65996723252?pwd=pzH6b7wszypKFr7AeiAlInG4NQft8S.1 
Title of the talk:                                      Lipid Nanoparticles for Plasmid DNA Delivery: Analytical Characterization, Mechanistic Insights, and PEG-Alternative Formulation Strategies
 
Publications

Capillary-Based Physicochemical Characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles: https://doi.org/10.1002/elps.70032

Comparison of ionizable lipids for lipid nanoparticle mediated DNA delivery: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106898

Intracellular processing of DNA-lipid nanoparticles: A quantitative assessment by image segmentation: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2025.113709

Core-Shell Structured Chitosan-Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles for Gene Delivery: Improved Stability, Cellular Uptake, and Transfection Efficiency: 10.1002/mabi.202200314

 

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If you would like to earn a credit point, please complete the evaluation form and send it to me after each talk. Once you have submitted 10 evaluation forms, you will earn 1 credit point.

Please contact me (phdprogram-dphw@unibas.ch) for the evaluation form. 

 

The evaluation forms won’t be graded or shared with anyone. They are intended to help you reflect on the defense you attend and gain ideas for your own presentation.

 

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