Building an ecosystem for open life science
Who We Are
Open science is the practice of science where data, lab notes, publications, etc. are made publicly available to enable reuse, redistribution, and reproducibility of all parts of the research process. Such practices encourage collaborations and make science more efficient. Open is the way of doing science for the leaders of tomorrow.
As a part of Life Science Zurich, we at OILS help life scientists understand what open science is to them and, most importantly, how to practice open science as part of their research routines via public discussions, workshops, courses, and our annual Open Innovation in Life Sciences conference. Everything we do is motivated by early career life scientists and supported by leaders in open science.
Activities
Annual Open Innovation in Life Sciences Conference
Sharing research, career development, and connecting academia, industry, and society.
Next OILS conference
7-8 Sep, 2020
ETH Zürich
News from the open front
The latest updates from OILS
Meet the Team
Joyce Kao, Ph.D.
Program Director, Co-Founder
Dr. Joyce Kao was the co-chair of the inaugural Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2018 conference planning committee and served on the advisory board to the 2019 committee. She brings years of experience founding programs and organzing causes to drive the vision of OILS forward.
Christina Ambrosi
Operations Director, Co-Founder
Christina Ambrosi was the co-chair of the 2nd Open Innovation in Life Science 2019 conference planning committee. Ms. Ambrosi has a passion for keeping the organization running like a well OILed machine.
Committee of Early Career Researchers
Future Leaders of the Open Science Movement
We work with a committee of up and coming scientists helping them bring their conference and workshop visions to life. You can join at any time. Sign up today to shape the future of open life sciences!
Executive Board
Wen Hwa Lee, Ph.D.
CEO of Action Against Age Macular Degeneration
Silvie Cuperus, Ph.D.
Head of Life Science Zurich
Dr. Hans Widmer
Associate Director External Science and Partnerships at Novartis
Mark Robinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Statistical Genomics and Open Science Delegate at the University of Zürich
Contact Us
Life Science Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190
CH-8057 Zürich
Schweiz
+ 41 (0)44 635 35 01