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Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine

From basic research to clinical application
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IBSA Foundation Fellowship:
The 2026 Call is now open

Latest activities

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SciArt

SciArt returns with three new events

In the coming months, SciArt returns with three new events dedicated to the dialogue between arts and science: experiences that invite audiences to explore new forms of expression, encourage reflection and look at the world from new perspectives.

The programme is developed in collaboration with LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASI Lugano – Museo d’arte della Svizzera italiana.

Illustrazione di adulti e bambini che si tengono per mano, simbolo di famiglie e percorsi di genitorialità in Svizzera.
Fertile Words

Why do Swiss people have fewer children? IBSA Foundation presents a new study

On 9 June, at the Careum Auditorium in Zurich, the findings of a new survey on parenthood in Switzerland were presented during a press conference followed by a roundtable discussion.

Un relatore conduce il laboratorio Cibo e Arte in aula, mentre gli studenti seguono la lezione seduti ai banchi.
Let' Science!

The "Food and Art" workshop returns to school

Following the success of its first two editions, the "Food and Art" workshop returned to the classroom for the 2025–26 school year. Promoted by IBSA Foundation in collaboration with DECS, it involved two fifth-grade classes at Pregassona Probello primary school, bringing together science, drawing and local history.

About us

IBSA Foundation for scientific research was established in 2012 in Lugano, Switzerland, building on the Swiss pharmaceutical group IBSA’s commitment to corporate social responsibility. The Foundation promotes “Science for all” by providing accessible information and organising activities designed to combine scientific culture with humanities.

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Partners

IBSA Foundation works with a range of partners from the worlds of academia, culture and medicine.
The Foundation supports a whole host of organisations and institutions in the running of projects and events.