The Gen Suisse Foundation has been promoting dialogue between science, politics and society since 1991. Our aim is to communicate the complexity of science, as it affects everyone.

We can count on the support and expertise of high-ranking personalities from science and politics from different parts of Switzerland.

Office

Dr. Daniela Suter
CEO Gen Suisse

Dr. Daniela Suter has a background in genetics and molecular biology research. Daniela Suter also has two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, communication and scientific research. Her main interest at the moment is the application of AI for the benefit of humanity, which she is pursuing with several companies of her own.

Foundation Board

Prof. Dr.

Lukas Sommer

President Gen Suisse

Prof. Dr. Lukas Sommer is professor at the Institute of Anatomy at the University of Zurich and an expert in stem cell biology, with a focus on development, tissue repair, and tumorigenesis.

Prof. Dr.

Antoine Peters

Treasurer Gen Suisse

Prof. Dr. Antoine Peters is professor at the Friedrich Miescher Institute and an expert in the epigenetic regulation of stem cells and chromatin biology.

Former National Councillor

Rosmarie Quadranti

Vice-President Gen Suisse

Former National Councillor Rosmarie Quadranti is an experienced political representative, committed to education and healthcare.

Prof. Dr.

Bart Deplancke

Prof. Dr. Bart Deplancke is a professor at the Interfaculty Institute of Bioengineering at EPFL Lausanne and an expert in functional genomics, single cell, and systems biology.

National Councillor

Katja Christ

National Councillor Katja Christ is a member of the Swiss Parliament (Green Liberal Party GLP) and is actively committed to matters of education, research, and innovation

Prof. emer. Dr.

Wilhelm Gruissem

Prof. emer. Dr. Wilhelm Gruissem is professor emeritus at the Institute of Molecular Plant Biology at ETH Zurich and an expert in plant biotechnology and molecular genetics

Prof. Dr.

Patrick Hunziker

Prof. Dr. Patrick Hunziker is professor of cardiology and intensive care medicine at the University of Basel and head of the Department of Intensive Care Medicine at the University Hospital Basel. He is an expert in cardiovascular and intensive care research.

Former National Councillor

Jörg Mäder

Former National Councillor Jörg Mäder is a former member of the Swiss Parliament (Green Liberal Party GLP) and is committed to science, environmental, and innovation policy. He currently serves as a member of the municipal council of Opfikon (ZH).

National Councillor

Andreas Meier

National Councillor Andreas Meier is a member of the Swiss Parliament (The Center Party) and is particularly committed to education, research, innovation, and green gene technology.

National Councillor

Simone de Montmollin

National Councillor Simone de Montmollin is a member of the Swiss Parliament (FDP. The Liberals) with a particular focus on health policy and science. She also serves as president of the Swiss 3R Competence Centre (3RCC).

Prof. Dr.

Sven Panke

Prof. Dr. Sven Panke is professor at the Bioprocess Laboratory in the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich and an expert in synthetic biology and biotechnological processes.

Prof. Dr.

Ivan Rodriguez

Prof. Dr. Ivan Rodriguez is professor at the Laboratory of Neurogenetics in the Department of Genetics and Evolution at the University of Geneva and an expert in molecular neurogenetics.

Former Councillor of States

Anne Seydoux-Christie

Former Councillor of States Anne Seydoux-Christie served as long-standing representative of the Canton of Jura in the Council of States (Centre Party, formerly CVP) and was actively engaged in education, healthcare, and research policy.

Prof. Dr.

Gerald Schwank

Prof. Dr. Gerald Schwank is professor at the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Zurich and an expert in genetic modification and genome editing

Prof. Dr. Dr.

Christiane Zweier

Prof. Dr. Dr. Christiane Zweier is the Clinic Director and Chief Physician at Inselspital in Bern and conducts research on rare, often inherited developmental and neurological diseases.

Patron Committee

Prof. emer. Dr.

Claude Bron

Prof. emer. Dr. Claude Bron is professor emeritus at the Institute of Biochemistry at the University of Lausanne and an expert in cell biology and biochemistry.

Prof. emer. Dr. med.

Christian De Geyter

Prof. emer. Dr. med. Christian De Geyter is former head of the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine at the University Hospital Basel and an expert in reproductive medicine.

Former Councillor of States

Christine Egerszegi-Obrist

Former Councillor of States Christine Egerszegi-Obrist served for many years as a representative of the Canton of Aargau in the Council of States (FDP) and was active in education, research, and healthcare policy.

Prof. emer. Dr.

Peter Gehr

Dr. Peter Gehr is professor emeritus at the Institute of Anatomy at the University of Bern and a specialist in the research fields of lung biology and cell biology as well as the interaction of nanomaterials with biological systems using the example of lung cells.

Prof. emer. Dr.

Ernst Hafen

Prof. emer. Dr. Ernst Hafen is professor emeritus at the Institute of Molecular Systems Biology at ETH Zurich and an expert in functional genomics and systems biology.

Prof. emer. Dr.

Hansjakob Müller

Prof. emer. Dr. Hansjakob Müller is professor emeritus of medical genetics at the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel and an expert in genetic diagnostics and research.

Former National Councillor

Eva Segmüller

Former National Councillor Eva Segmüller served for many years as a representative of the Canton of St. Gallen in the National Council (Centre Party, formerly CVP) and was active in education and health policy.

Prof. emer. Dr.

Beda Stadler

Prof. emer. Dr. Beda Stadler is professor emeritus at the Institute of Immunology at the University of Bern and an expert in immunology and biomedical research.

Former National Councillor

Thomas Weibel

Former National Councillor Thomas Weibel was a long-serving member of the National Council (Green Liberal Party GLP) and an advocate for digitalization, science, and innovation policy.

Prof. emer. Dr.

Charles Weissmann

Prof. emer. Dr. Charles Weissmann is professor emeritus at the Department of Infectology at The Scripps Research Institute in Florida and an internationally recognized expert in molecular genetics and prion research.

Prof. emer. Dr.

Rolf M. Zinkernagel

Prof. emer. Dr. Rolf M. Zinkernagel is professor emeritus at the former Institute of Experimental Immunology at the University Hospital Zurich and a Nobel Prize laureate. He is an expert in immunology and transplantation research.