Alumni Award and Insights
Insights into the Biomedical Sciences alumni network
Discover news about the Alumni Award, impressions of events and news from our lively alumni network.
Alumni award 2026
Each year, the Biomedical Science Alumni Award recognizes the best master's thesis in biomedical science at the University of Bern. The award comes with a prize money to celebrate excellence in research and to support the next steps of an emerging scientist. The winner is announced and honoured at the annual diploma event, where faculty, family, and fellow students gather to celebrate academic achievements. It's our way of saying: outstanding work deserves recognition, and a community that cheers you on.
Diana Sintschikin
Winner of the Alumni Award for the best Master's thesis with the topic “How does physical behaviour relate to somatic health after childhood cancer”.
Former award winners
Lucie Freiholz
“A human neuroblastoma derived cell line model for tick-borne encephalitis virus strains characterization”
Yasmine Tschuy
“Exploring the cis-regulatory landscape controlling Tbx3 and Tbx5 genes in mouse embryonic developments”
News from the Community
From the lecture hall to professional life – alumni tell their stories
Fascinating stories on the topic of “From the lecture hall to professional life”. Alumni of the University of Bern tell us about their paths from studies to professional life. Here, interesting life paths, tips and a few surprising insights await you. Have fun watching!
Christoph Schneider recounts how he made the transition from the University of Bern to the pharmaceutical industry
Even while pursuing his PhD at the University of Bern, he already had one foot in the industry. Today, he heads a business unit—a role in which his scientific expertise and analytical approach are called upon every day.
Lucie Freiholz: From College to Research
She studied biomedical sciences at the universities of Freiburg and Bern. Today, she conducts research and works in two research groups at the Institute for Infectious Diseases at the University of Bern, supervises interns and students, organizes lab operations and handles biosafety matters. Her advice: “Network, stay authentic and show what makes you unique.”
Galleries and throwbacks
Kickstarter-Karriere-Event
Every year, Dr. Marcel Hofstetter and the Biomedical Science Alumni organize the Kickstarter Career Event. It is a unique gathering where professionals from both industry and academia are invited to share their knowledge and meet with students. It's a dedicated space for real exchange: students ask questions, professionals offer insights, and together they explore the many paths a biomedical science degree can take. No lectures. Just honest conversations across generations and sectors.
Impressions 2025
Impressions 2024
Annual Dinner
The Annual Dinner is our favourite tradition. Once a year, the Biomedical Science Alumni gather for an evening of good food and genuine connection.
Xmas bArLUMNI
When December comes, we gather for Xmas BArLUMNI — our annual holiday tradition. Once a year, the Biomedical Science Alumni community comes together to share a warm drink and simply connect.