March 18, 2022
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Institut Pasteur scientist awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant following the 2021 call for proposals
On March 17, the European Research Council (ERC) announced the results of the 2021 Consolidator Grant call for proposals. Once again this year, an Institut Pasteur scientist was among the 313 winners. The proposal "crInSitu" (In situ genetic perturbation of gut bacteria with engineered phage vectors and CRISPR) by David Bikard, Head of the Synthetic Biology Unit, was one of those selected.
The project focuses on the development of new synthetic biology strategies to study and control bacteria in the gut microbiota.
The ERC has become a benchmark for excellence in European science. It seeks to improve Europe's scientific competitiveness and also to attract leading international researchers to the continent. Its slogan is "Supporting top researchers from anywhere in the world."