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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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Brochure: FMI Year in Review 2025
Institute video: Proudly advancing biomedical research and training
Upcoming Seminars & Events
Sep 16, 2026 - 09:30 - Fab24 0.60/61
Characterizing the nucleosome occupancy in mouse and human spermatozoa by single-molecule chromatin footprinting
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...
— FMI science (@fmiscience.bsky.social) September 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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