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
My Thesis in 180 Seconds (MT180): registration open !
Category: Public Science Events
Target audience: General public
FLP Coaching Group
Speaker: Dr. Ingrid Le Duc and Dr. Verity Elston
Location: EPFL
Category: Internal trainings
Target audience: Informed public
Launch of the EPFL CO2 Calculator
Speaker: Agnès Le Tiec and the Sustainability Team.
Location: CE 1 6
Category: Cultural events
Target audience: General public
FLP Workshop: Practical Neuroscience Tools for Managing Difficult Conversations
Speaker: Dr. Catherine Marselli has worked in project management and training in both corporate and academic environments. She graduated from EPFL and holds a PhD in Science from the University of Neuchâtel, as well as an MBA from the Neuchâtel School of Management. For several years, she has been interested in social cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics. She uses the latest insights about how the brain works in her training programs, coaching activities, and management practice.
Location: EPFL
Category: Internal trainings
Target audience: Informed public
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
