The School of Life Sciences fosters education, research and innovation at the interface of engineering and biology to advance the understanding of the living world and solve biomedical problems.
Education
We offer a Bachelor and Master program in Life Sciences Engineering, a Master program in Neuro-X, as well as four Doctoral programs.
Research
Our research groups in 5 institutes operate at the interface of biology, basic sciences, computer sciences and engineering.
Innovation
We cultivate a climate of exploration and translation of knowledge and technologies to a sustainable benefit of humankind.
Upcoming events
EPFL Latsis Symposium 2026: “Decoding the Cell: Modeling, Predicting, and Engineering Cellular States”
Speaker: SPEAKERS
Location: Olympic Museum
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: Informed public
Defining EPFL Values – Workshops and Online Platform
Location: CO 216 et campus associés
Category: Miscellaneous
Target audience: General public
FLP Program -Foster. Lead. Promote. – Influcence, convince and handle conflict through Applied Neuroscience
Speaker: Dr. Catherine Marselli Pasquier
has held several positions in project management and training, both in corporate and academic environments. A graduate of EPFL, she holds a PhD in Science from the University of Neuchâtel as well as an MBA from the School of Management in Neuchâtel. For several years, she has focused on social cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics, integrating recent discoveries about brain functioning into her courses and managerial practice. She also delivers seminars and workshops at EPFL and in other professional contexts, offering new insights into key topics such as difficult communication, stress management, cognitive performance, motivation, and decision-making — while emphasizing practical and directly applicable tools
Location: GC C2 413
Category: Internal trainings
Target audience: General public
Call for projects CROSS 2027
Category: Call for proposal
Target audience: Expert
Highlights
360° Virtual Visit
Discover the splendid labs and facilities of the Schools of Life Sciences (SV) and Engineering Sciences and Technology (STI)
Four questions to Andy Oates
“Being in a technical school gives us many opportunities”. Watch our interview with the dean of the School of Life Sciences, Andy Oates
