Program Overview

Overview of the Faculty

The Faculty of Life Sciences is located at Talstraße 33, 04103 Leipzig.

Dean and Dean's Office

The Dean of the Faculty is Prof. Dr. Irene Coin, and the Dean's Office includes Markus Lorenz.

Institutes and Facilities

The Faculty comprises several institutes and facilities, including:

• Faculty central facilities/Faculty of Life Sciences
• Institute of Biochemistry
• Institute of Biology
• Cross-institute facilities/Faculty of Life Sciences
• Wilhelm Wundt Institute for Psychology
• Scientific institution of the Faculty of Life Sciences

Study Offers

The Faculty provides various study programs and courses, including a refresher course on "Safety in Genetic Engineering".

Refresher Course: Safety in Genetic Engineering

• Date/Time: February 6, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m
• Type: Workshop/Seminar, Online
• Location: Zoom The course is designed for project leaders and those responsible for biological safety, covering current topics in genetic engineering safety according to § 28 GenTSV-neu. It includes legal foundations, safety and protective measures, handling genetic engineering work in different safety levels, and duties and responsibilities of project leaders and those responsible for biological safety. Practical examples and selected innovations in the regulations are also presented.

Research Areas

The Faculty's research areas include biochemistry, biology, and psychology, with a focus on genetic engineering and biological safety.