Faces of Industrial Research 2026
Event details
| Date | 20.02.2026 |
| Hour | 08:00 › 18:00 |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
The BioScience Network Lausanne together with PhD students from Swiss institutions cordially invite you to the Faces of Industrial Research (FIR) 2026, a one-day symposium about industrial research.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Time: 8am
- Location: EPFL Campus, Forum Rolex
- Register here
Speakers:
- Shekoofeh Yaghmaei, MD – Evidence Generation Specialist at AstraZeneca
- Tamara Melnik, PhD – MS&T Parenteral Manufacturing Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb
- Naomi Wieser, PhD – Pre-clinical Scientist at OM Pharma
In addition to showcasing their projects, speakers will discuss their career journeys, emphasizing the transition from academia to industry. You will also have an opportunity to ask them any burning questions during panel discussions, and you will have networking opportunities during coffee breaks to exchange firsthand insights into research in industry.
Practical information
- General public
- Registration required
Organizer
- BioScience Network Lausanne in collaboration with PhD students from various Swiss institutions (EPFL, UNIL, CHUV, UNIGE).