University of Basel

Department of
Biomedicine

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Welcome

As a joint venture of the University of Basel and the University Hospitals Basel, the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) brings together basic and clinical scientists to advance our understanding of health and disease.

Research

Research

Research at the Department of Biomedicine is carried out by 70 research groups in 4 research areas at 6 different locations. Non-clinical and clinical scientists work side by side to foster a translational environment across all of our a variety of disease-relevant scientific themes.

Seminars

Seminars

We host various seminars on different research topics to play a vital role in fostering exchange and interaction within the scientific community.

Communication

Communication

Open communication is important to us because it fosters collaboration among researchers, institutions and individuals. Follow this link to access our latest news and highlights, or to contact us.

Core Facilities

Core Facilities

Our core facilities are established as centers of excellence that provide tailored scientific services and solutions. These facilities serve as hubs of excellence, promoting efficiency and cost optimization while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and providing specialized support to researchers.

Education & Careers

Education & Careers

We take great pride in our commitment to supporting the education and careers of young scientists within our research institution. To this end, the Department of Biomedicine has developed a variety of specialized programs to provide comprehensive support and guidance to our students and staff as they pursue their academic and professional aspirations.

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Latest Publications

Circulating Monocytes Upregulate CD52 and Sustain Innate Immune Function in Cirrhosis Unless Acute Decompensation Emerges. Geng A, Brenig RG, Roux J, Lütge M, Cheng H-W, Flint EE, Lussier POG, Meier M-A, Pop OT, Künzler-Heule P, Matter MS, Wendon J, McPhail MJW, Soysal S, Semela D, Heim M, Weston CJ, Ludewig B, Bernsmeier C. J Hepatol. 2025 Jan 10:S0168-8278(24)02818-6. doi: 10.1016/j. jhep.2024.12.031. Online ahead of print. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168827824028186?via%3Dihub
The Carbonyl Nucleobase Adduct M3Ade Is a Potent Antigen for Adaptive Polyclonal MR1-Restricted T Cells. Chancellor A, Constantin D, Berloffa G, Yang Q , Nosi V, Loureiro JP, Colombo R, Jakob RP, Joss D, Pfeffer M, De Simone G, Morabito A, Schaefer V, Vacchini A, Brunelli L, Montagna D, Heim M, Zippelius A, Davoli E, Häussinger D, Maier T, Mori L, De Libero G. Immunity. 2024 Dec 11:S1074-7613(24)00534-X. doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2024.11.019. Online ahead of print https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S107476132400534X
Significant Nocturnal Wakefulness After Sleep Onset in Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Schaeffer S, Bogdanovic A, Hildebrandt T, Flint E, Geng A, Pecenko S, Lussier P, Strumberger MA, Meyer M, Weber J, Heim M, Cajochen C, Bernsmeier C. Front Netw Physiol. 2024 Dec 4:4:1458665. doi: 10.3389/fnetp.2024.1458665. eCollection 2024 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/network-physiology/articles/10.3389/fnetp.2024.1458665/full
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Open Positions

At the Department of Biomedicine, we’re working towards to advance our understanding of health and disease and to develop pioneering therapies. How? By finding people with a passion for science – and empowering them to share their ideas. This is the only way we can shape a future with an innovative spirit.

Would you like to work with people who want to change the world? It all starts at the DBM.
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