GCB Symposium

As part of the doctoral training, the GCB organizes an annual symposium for all PhD candidates and their thesis committees. From the 13th month after registering in the GCB, doctoral candidates are offered the opportunity to present their research projects in the form of posters or brief lectures. GCB PhD Students who are required to participate: those who have been registered in the GCB 12 or more months and who have not participated at least twice. Important to note: Due to popular demand, participants must no longer register in KSL. Participation in the event may be listed on your CV, but will not be part of your KSL planning or diploma supplement.

GCB Symposium 2026
Organizer Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences (GCB)
Date Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time

09:00 - 19:00
Venue

vonRoll - University of Bern. Fabrikstr. 6 & 8; 3012 Bern
Keynote Speaker

To be announced

Abstract Submission - Registration prior submission is required

GCB Symposium event website: https://event.fourwaves.com/gcb2026
Call for Abstracts
 January 2026
Deadline for Registration & Abstract Submission

Abstract submission: March 16, 2025; Registration: June 8, 2025 (midnight)

Contact

info.gcb@unibe.ch

GCB Symposium 2026

The GCB Symposium organizing committee is pleased to welcome you to website of the 2026 event: https://event.fourwaves.com/gcb2026

The GCB office and PhD GCB committee invite to all PhD students of the program, their supervisors, mentors and co-advisors to attend this event which brings the GCB community together once a year. Registration is required prior abstract submission.

In 2026 we will have a career development session with a round table format. The panellists will discuss the versatility required by today's job market in an unpredictable research landscape. The session will be chaired by Prof. Dr. Carmen Faso (Institute of Cell Biology. University of Bern).

The event objectives are:

  1. Provide GCB student participants a safe environment in which to present their research to their peers.

  2. Get visibility and recognition within the University of Bern for GCB PhD students and their research.

  3. Stimulate insightful discussions and feedback.

  4. Increase networking opportunities and collaborations.

  5. Meet top researchers in the many fields constituting the GCB.

  6. Broaden participants understanding of other research fields.