January 17, 2025
Bulletin interne de l'Institut Pasteur
A look back at the 2024 PhD graduation ceremony
On December 6, 2024, the auditorium of the CIS hosted the 12th PhD graduation ceremony for the doctoral graduates of the Institut Pasteur. This event, filled with emotions and shared moments, brought together families, friends, mentors, scientists, and academic and diplomatic representatives to celebrate the new doctors from the Institut Pasteur and the Pasteur Network.
Some figures about the 2024 cohort:
• 40 doctoral graduates
• 6 from the Pasteur Network
• 9 from the PPU program (Pasteur-Paris University)
• 20 represented nationalities
Ceremony highlight: The Speech by the Guest of Honor
Professor Shankar Balasubramanian, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, shared his journey and answered questions from the graduates. A renowned expert in the field of nucleic acids and the inventor of next-generation DNA sequencing technology, he inspired the audience and delivered a powerful message about the importance of scientific curiosity and the unpredictable nature of research careers:
“In science, unintended consequences of curiosity-driven exploration often lead to interest in things that make an impact. It’s important for young scientists to pursue science because they’re curious and interested in something that might be important (…) and there is a chance that it will have impact at some point in the future. (...) I look forward to seeing what some of you will accomplish in the next 30 years."
Relive the ceremony through photos and videos!
Visit pasteur.fr to discover the highlights of this event, including Professor Balasubramanian’s speech and the presentations of the doctoral graduates, to whom we renew our congratulations.
Save the date: 2025 Ceremony
The 2025 edition of the PhD graduation ceremony will take place on December 12, 2025, at the CIS, and will have the honor of hosting Professor Miriam Merad, Director of the Institute for Precision Immunology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York). A must-attend event!
