Alpine Foundation for Life Sciences

Overview

Hint

Olivone Campra

Ticino
Contact

Bellinzona e Valli Turismo
Via Lavorceno 1
6718 Olivone
Phone +41 (0)91 872 14 87
bellinzonaevalli.ch

Intro

The Alpine Foundation for Life Sciences is located in Olivone (Blenio valley). Their goal is to support, coordinate and promote education and research in the field of biosciences.

The Foundation
In particular, it explores the medicinal and aromatic plants and their therapeutic effects in human and veterinary medicine. For this grounds the Alpine Institute organises trainings and scientific conferences in Switzerland and abroad.

The structures of the Foundation
Hereafter the fondation's organs, which can be visited in Olivone:

Alpine Institute of Chemistry and Toxicology - AICT
Laboratory of Phytopharmacologx - LPHYTO
Laboratory of Chemistry and Toxicology - LCTOX
Centre of competence in Life Sciences, Music and Sport
Medicinal herbs - COFIT

The visit
All the year round it is possible to visit the various structures of the Alpine Foundation for Life Sciences. Many activities are possible during the visit, such as botanical excursions, creation of ointments, oils and handcreams. Businesses, schools, universities and groups interested are all warmly invited to reach Olivone to know closely the activities of the Foundation. Contact the Center for a visit tailored to your personal needs.