Specializations
To gain in-depth knowledge in a specific subfield of their discipline, students may choose to take a Specialization. It is optional and is completed when at least 30 credits under the same label (B, J, K, L) from Group 1 and 2 are acquired.
Note: Students may validate a Specialization or a Minor, but not both.
Specialization options
The details of courses allowed per Specialization can be found on the SV study plan.
This Specialization includes topics at the interface between engineering, biology and medicine and focuses on the development of novel tools for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of human disease.
Students who choose this Specialization are strongly advised to take BIO-447 Stem Cells and Organoids.
Professor in charge: Giovanni D’Angelo
This Specialization equips life science engineers with advanced skills in applying engineering technologies to biological processes in health and disease. It builds on core LSE training, providing deep knowledge in fields like cancer biology, immunology, infection biology, single-cell genomics, bioinformatics, drug discovery, epigenetics, and molecular endocrinology.
Professor in charge: Wouther Karthaus
This Specialization uses computational and quantitative methods to tackle challenges in life sciences. Extracting meaningful biological insights from large data streams requires integrating concepts and techniques from computer science, mathematics, physics, and bioengineering. It covers a range of approaches, including mathematical modeling, statistical inference, and deep learning, while equipping students to solve biomedical problems.
Professor in charge: Anne-Florence Bitbol
This Specialization explores molecular, cellular, physiological, and behavioral neurobiology, alongside mathematical and computational neural modeling. It emphasizes combining experimental and computational approaches to understand brain function, address neurological disorders, and develop innovative therapeutic strategies.
Professor in charge: Brian McCabe
Regulations
Students have until the beginning of the second semester to register for a Specialization (or a Minor) at the time of FRAC renewal. The Specialization choice has to be indicated when registering on IS-Academia.
Note: only one 8 credits Lab immersion can be validated within a Specialization.
Validation of a Specialization requires at least 30 credits under the same label (B, J, K, L) from Group 1 and 2. Be aware that a course can only be validated once, either in Group 1 or in Group 2.
Specializations/Minors will be listed in the Diploma Supplements.