Why these visits?

Health professions are at the heart of many current and future challenges. By offering students the opportunity to discover these professions from the inside, we aim to spark their curiosity, demystify laboratory work, and show them the direct impact these careers can have on society.

Inspiring encounters

Our experts, representing our six scientific departments, Legal Medicine, Microbiology, Genetics, Pathology, Health Protection and Medical Biology — share their passion and daily work with the students. Through interactive exchanges, they highlight the major challenges of public health and demonstrate how science contributes to improving the well-being of the Luxembourgish population.

A stepping stone for future careers

These visits are designed to offer students a concrete and enriching view of health professions. By discovering inspiring career paths and asking questions directly to committed professionals, students can consider future careers in these fascinating and evolving fields. Encouraging vocations and raising awareness among young people about tomorrow’s challenges is an integral part of our mission.

Request a visit now!

Find our visit program below. Select the visit of your choice to discover one of our six diagnostic departments and explore the exciting professions that shape public health. Questions about the visits? Contact us at: myvisit@lns.etat.lu

Practical information

Visits last approximately two hours and can be conducted in French, German, Luxembourgish, or English. To ensure an optimal experience, we recommend that groups do not exceed 35 participants.

School Visit Requests

Visit Schedule

Below you will find the schedule of visits by Department. Please select the visit you are interested in.

Important : Please note that this form constitutes a request for a visit and does not guarantee a reservation. Your visit request will be confirmed by email once it has been processed. Thank you for your understanding.

    Medical Biology

    The LNS Medical Biology Department offers a wide range of activities, including specialized analyses in biochemistry and endocrinology, diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism, and allergology. The Department is responsible for newborn screening in Luxembourg and has developed the country’s only medical toxicology laboratory. It serves a diverse clientele, including private laboratories, hospitals, and the general population, particularly in occupational medicine, as well as drug addiction associations, correctional facilities, socio-educational centers, the armed forces, and maternity wards. In addition, the Department is responsible for centralized sample reception.

    National Center of Genetics

    The National Center of Genetics (NCG) covers all areas of human genetics, including clinical genetics, genetic counseling, and a broad range of genetic diagnostics, from conventional karyotyping to modern next-generation sequencing (NGS). The NCG provides genetic consultations and diagnostic services to individuals and their families, for example in the context of familial cancer predisposition, rare hereditary diseases, or prenatal genetics and family planning. In addition, the NCG continuously implements new techniques and expands its diagnostic portfolio to ensure state-of-the-art patient care.

    Legal Medicine

    The Department of Legal Medicine works mostly at the request of the Luxembourg judicial authorities, the police and other government bodies. Its main activity areas are all aspects of forensic medicine, the genetic identification based on molecular biology methods, toxicological reports for autopsies and matters concerning living persons, the identification and testing of narcotic drugs and the control of drugs, food supplements or other products of unknown origin suspected of containing medicinal substances.

    National Center of Pathology

    The National Center of Pathology (NCP) offers a comprehensive range of cytological, histological, and molecular diagnostic services, provided by a highly specialized team. The Department is composed of two services: the Anatomical Pathology Service, which is responsible for the histological analysis of biopsies, surgical specimens, and non-gynaecological cytology, and the Gynecological Cytology Service, which is responsible for cervical cancer screening.

    Microbiology

    The LNS Microbiology Department provides high-quality diagnostic services, accredited by the Luxembourg Office of Accreditation Services (OLAS), in bacteriology including mycology, virology, and sequencing, with an increasing focus on a syndromic approach and surveillance. The Department is actively involved in national and European projects related to surveillance, preparedness, and the development of action plans addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), all aimed at enhancing public health responses to infectious diseases.

    Health Protection

    The Health Protection department supports public health and healthcare for problems caused or aggravated by the environment, including indoor pollution and workplace conditions. The Department fulfills this mission by providing services such as expert advice, training, and applied research. Its main stakeholders are the hospitals, the ministries, and the occupational health services in Luxembourg.

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    Luxembourg secondary schools only

    Group information

    Please indicate the approximate number of participants (students and accompanying staff). Maximum of 35 people

    Data protection

    The LNS is responsible for processing your personal data and ensures that your data is processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Your personal information is collected via this form on the basis of our legitimate interest in responding to your visit request. We also collect your data on the basis of your consent if you wish to receive updates about upcoming visits. Your data will be used exclusively by the LNS. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, restrict the processing of and erase your personal data, as well as the right to withdraw your consent. If you believe that any of your rights have not been respected, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority (CNPD). You can exercise these rights by contacting us at dpo@lns.etat.lu. For more information about how we manage your personal data, please consult our Privacy Policy.

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