BIP : The Institut Pasteur Newsletter, March 22, 2019

Press

Discovery of a crucial immune reaction when solid food is introduced that prevents inflammatory disorders

Microbes colonize all body surfaces and help to balance the immune system. In newborn infants, gut microbiota is first conditioned by breast milk components. When solid food is introduced, gut microbiota develops and bacteria proliferate. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm have discovered that a key immune response is generated in mice when solid food is introduced and microbiota expands.

Scientific events

A closer look at your daily scientific activities – 'Scientific events': March 22, 2019 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...

International

Review day for the Afribiota research program on child malnutrition in the Central African Republic and Madagascar

The multidisciplinary Afribiota research programme, designed to better understand chronic child malnutrition, is coming to an end after four years of work in partnership with the Institut Pasteur, the Institut Pasteur de Madagascar and the Institut Pasteur de Bangui.

career

Upcoming 'Start-up breakfast' on April 2

The Institut Pasteur organizes a monthly meeting “Start-up Breakfast” with one or more entrepreneurs in the field of life sciences. These events are aimed at PhD students, postdocs, researchers and engineers interested in technology transfer and entrepreneurship. The next Start-up breakfast will be held by François Artiguenave.

Fundraising

First 'Vivons Vélo' event in aid of the Institut Pasteur on April 6, 2019

"Vivons Vélo", the sports-based fundraising program run by AG2R LA MONDIALE in aid of the Institut Pasteur, organizes regular bike rides for budding cyclists in around 15 towns and cities across France, including Paris. The first opportunity for you to hop on your bike and start clocking up the kilometers for the Institut Pasteur is just around the corner. AG2R LA MONDIALE will convert every kilometer cycled into donations. The target for 2019 is €100,000!