We want to understand the molecular mechanisms of health and disease
We train and mentor PhD students and postdocs
We work on biological mechanisms that enable biomedical application
Our 20 research groups
are supported by cutting-edge
technology platforms
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The Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI), based in Basel, Switzerland, is a world-class biomedical research institute, affiliated with the University of Basel and Novartis Biomedical Research.

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Sep 16, 2026 - 09:30 - Fab24 0.60/61

Characterizing the nucleosome occupancy in mouse and human spermatozoa by single-molecule chromatin footprinting

  Thesis Presentation - PhD defense of Devico Haojun Shi

Sep 16, 2026 - 11:00 - Fab24 0.60/61

Invasion, replication, and silencing of an endogenous retrovirus

  Seminar - Julius Brennecke, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Vienna, Austria

Sep 22, 2026 - 10:00 - Fab24 0.60/61

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  Thesis Presentation - Benedetta Zattera

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📣 Applications are now open for the FMI PhD and MD-PhD Programs! Train in a collaborative, international environment with cutting-edge technology, courses, scientific retreats and career-development opportunities — in Basel, a leading European life sciences hub. Apply at www.fmi.ch/education-ca...

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