Faculty of Science and Medicine

At the Faculty of Science and Medicine of the University of Fribourg, we teach the next generation of scientists and doctors, with a particular focus on life sciences, biomedicine, and nanomaterials. We train them to face the future challenges of our society.

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Women in Science: Three Generations Share Their Stories

At the University of Fribourg, women make up a large majority of the student body (67.5% in 2025). However, when looking at the professorial staff, the picture changes: women remain underrepresented, particularly…

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From lab to market: Patentability

Your research could change the world, but most university inventions never leave the lab. To ensure your innovation has real-world impact, know these truths about patenting.

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Preventing cancer from awakening: A Fribourg research team identifies a crucial mechanism

After breaking away from the original tumor, cancer cells often spread to other organs. There they can either form metastases or lie dormant for many years before reactivating. Scientists at the University…

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