External collaborations

Yes, we collaborate with dozens of groups worldwide and are open for new challenges, but are neither a platform nor have the human resources to accomodate all requests.

If you are simply interested in getting some metabolomics data for some samples, you should contact a core lab (listed at the end of this page) or a commercial provider. In principle, we don't embark on projects that could be dealt by a "traditional" core lab.

We are a research unit that builds on expert knowledge to develop novel methods using the latest generation in technology and data analysis.

Our portfolio includes:

high-throughput and large scale metabolomics and lipidomics
stable isotope based flux experiments (low and high throughput)
data analysis in the context of biological networks
data integration across omics.

Such methods are continously developed in our lab in the context of scientific problems we have to solve. This requires expertise, experience, a deep understanding of the underlying biological system, and specific design of the experimental and computational approach.

Therefore, we love to collaborate on problems that (i) require expert knowhow or (ii) drive novel research directions and development. If you think that your project is suited, please get in touch to discuss needs and opportunities!

Note: Collaborating is not a mean to avoid costs. All of our activities involve a substantial committment of resources (expert personnel, instruments, material). Regardless how much we like the science, we can't accomodate external collaborations for free.

Additional information:

Metabolomics and Lipidomics facilities in Switzerland

These are (some of the) recommended metabolomics facilities in Switzerland: