
R2D2-MH: New EU-project striving in mental health and in neurodevelopment
The consortium of the EU-funded project Risk and Resilience in Developmental Diversity and Mental Health (R2D2-MH) has been kicking-off in Paris, October 26, 2022. World-leading interdisciplinary research groups have committed to provide innovative approaches to improve the quality of life of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Mental Health problems affect 38,2% of the EU population and ...

Monnaie de Paris: a Louis Pasteur commemorative coin
To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Pasteur, the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) has decided to pay tribute to the scientist with a special commemorative €10 coin bearing the image of Louis Pasteur. The Monnaie de Paris is partnering with the Institut Pasteur to commemorate the bicentenary by donating €1 to the Institut Pasteur's research for each coin sold. The obverse side of the ...

A closer look at your daily scientific activities – 'Scientific events': December 2, 2022 edition
The Scientific Secretariat General compiles information on the week’s conferences and publications, patents, funding opportunities, job vacancies, training and events that you may find useful for your career... If you have any questions, please contact: scilife@pasteur.fr Download the PDF of the "Scientific events" edition from December 2, 2022 Consult the archives

Sign up for the 2023 "Introduction to the relationship between science and society" course
The latest edition of the "Introduction to the relationship between science and society" course will take place this year from April 12 to May 10, 2023, one day a week. The aim of the course is to investigate the changing relationship between science and society and to provide points for discussion on the questions raised by these developments. It will also attempt to raise awareness of how scientific ...

30 minutes to detect a monkeypox infection
The monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a neglected tropical pathogen that has been the focus of renewed research following a recent outbreak. In this context, scientists from the Pasteur Network have developed rapid diagnostic tests for MPXV that can be visualized with the naked eye in less than 30 minutes and are as accurate as the PCR-based nucleic acid test currently used to diagnose MPXV. This new diagnostic ...

Institut Pasteur signs the new Paris Climate Action Biodiversity Charter adopted by Paris City Council
The Institut Pasteur, a signatory of the Paris Climate Action scheme since September 2020, recently renewed its commitment to the initiative when it was revamped in July 2022. At an event on November 22, 2022 at the city's Climate Academy, Dan Lert, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of the green transition, the climate plan, water and energy, and Christophe Najdovski, deputy mayor of Paris in charge ...