The Day of BioMedical Research

Since 1996, the Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR) has held a Day of BioMedical Research. The annual Day of BioMedical Research has established itself as a forum for researchers to present their work in a poster session and to get insights into the research projects of their colleagues. The event is open to the public, and gives an insight into the clinical and translational research activities at the University of Bern. The Day of BioMedical Research is also an excellent platform for making new contacts and exchanging ideas.

DBMR Day of BioMedical Research 2026

The DBMR Day of BioMedical Research was held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The Program included a lecture by the keynote speaker, Prof. Mark A. Rubin MD, and the award ceremony of several prizes (details below).

Awards Ceremony:

The following prizes were awarded at the DBMR Day of BioMedical Research 2026:

Johanna Dürmüller-Bol DBMR Research Award 2026 by the Foundation Johanna Dürmüller-Bol. Submission open until Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Best DBMR Publication 2025 Prize (CHF 1'000). Submission open until March 19, 2026.
Benoît Pochon Prize 2025 (CHF 1'000). Submission open until March 10, 2026.
DBMR Technician of the Year 2026 (CHF 1'000). Submission open until March 2, 2026.
Poster Prizes to young researchers. Abstract submissions will open Friday, February 20, 2026 and will be open until Monday, April 19, 2026.
- DBMR Poster prize for the Best Preclincal Project (CHF 2'000)
- DBMR Poster Prize for the Best Clinical Project (CHF 2'000)
- DBMR Poster Prize for the Best Project by a Medical Student (CHF 2'000)
- Research Prize Alumni MedBern (CHF 2'000)