About SIRD

Swiss Initiative
for RNA & Disease

Who we are

The Swiss Initiative for RNA & Disease (SIRD) is a non-profit scientific association established in March 2026 to continue and expand the successful network of the NCCR RNA & Disease .

SIRD brings together researchers across Switzerland to foster collaboration and advance RNA research in health and disease. The initiative promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, supports young scientists and strengthens Switzerland’s position as a hub for RNA biology.

Leadership

Co-Presidency

SIRD is jointly led by researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Bern.

Scientific direction

Steering Committee

Researchers representing institutions across the national SIRD network.

Coordination

SIRD Office

The SIRD Office supports the association’s administration, coordination and community activities.

Association governance

SIRD Association Bylaws

SIRD is a non-profit association governed under Swiss law. The association’s purpose, governance, membership and operating principles are defined in its official bylaws.

Download bylaws

ABOUT

SIRD - Swiss Initiative for RNA & Disease

Who we are

The Swiss Initiative for RNA & Disease (SIRD) is a non-profit scientific association established in March 2026 to continue and expand the successful network of the NCCR RNA & Disease.

SIRD currently brings together 39 researchers across Switzerland fostering collaboration and advancing RNA research in health and disease. The initiative promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, supports young scientists, and strengthens Switzerland’s position as a hub for RNA biology.

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Stefanie Jonas

ETH Zurich

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Norbert Polacek

University of Bern


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Valerie Hilgers

University of Basel

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David Gatfield

University of Lausanne

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Vikram Govind Panse

University of Zurich

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Ramesh Pillai

University of Geneva

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Jeffrey A. Chao

FMI Basel

OFFICE

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Pamela Ritter

Administrative Assistant

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Géraldine Liot

Scientific Officer

Association governance

SIRD Association Bylaws

SIRD is a non-profit association governed under Swiss law. The association’s purpose, governance, membership and operating principles are defined in its official bylaws.

Download bylaws

SIRD Association Bylaws:

SIRD is a non-profit association governed under Swiss law. The association's purpose, governance, membership, and operating principles are defined in its official bylaws.

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