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Backed by the canton of Valais, this innovative offering is the first of its kind in Western Switzerland, designed to address the rising demand for experts at the intersection of biological sciences and digital technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new curriculum equips students with expertise in biological data analysis and artificial intelligence, bridging a crucial gap for industries increasingly reliant on digital solutions. By fostering skills that blend life sciences with advanced data technologies, the program supports industrial growth and economic resilience in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of digital tools in life sciences has gained global recognition, as highlighted by the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research on protein structure prediction through AI. This trend underscores the relevance of the DLS program, which prepares graduates for roles in industries such as biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A response to industry needs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Renzo Cicillini, Director of Lonza\u2019s site in Visp, emphasizes the critical need for hybrid professionals: \u201cThis digital shift demands expertise combining life sciences and advanced digital skills.\u201d Fran\u00e7ois Seppey, Director of HES-SO Valais-Wallis, echoed this sentiment, saying: \u201cBy training engineers in Digital Life Sciences, we meet current and future industry demands while strengthening our leadership in digitalized life sciences within Switzerland\u2019s Health Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevs.ch\/en\/hes-so-valais-wallis\/campus\/energypolis--sion\/\">Energypolis Campus<\/a> in Sion, the program offers specialized modules, including biotechnology, analytical chemistry, and food technology, with a strong emphasis on real-world application. 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