The University of Bern - Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR) is an affilited member of Biotechnet. They lead the platform Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (SCRM).

To realize its mission to bridge the gap between bench and bedside, the DBMR promotes an integrative perspective to clinical research with a strong emphasis in the development of translational approaches, the use of omics and other cutting-edge technologies, and extensive interaction and collaboration between laboratory-based and patient-oriented clinical research. The DBMR is also committed to fostering the careers of young academics.