CORONAVIRUSComCor study: new results on places of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and analysis of the efficacy of messenger RNA vaccines against the Delta variant
From May 23 to August 13, 2021, the Institut Pasteur, in partnership with the French National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM), Santé publique France and the Ipsos institute, conducted the fourth part of the ComCor epidemiological study on circumstances and places of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in France. The aim of the study was to identify the socio-demographic factors, places visited and behaviors ...
NewsDuring DNA repair, a protein regulates homology search by reorganizing the genome
Within (nearly) all of our cells, 23 pairs of chromosomes, encapsulated in the cell nucleus, encode the workings of the body. The stability of this genetic material is vital for all cell processes and, by extension, for keeping our body in good health. But accidents can occur, caused for example by radiation or errors in chromosome copying, and this can result in one or more breaks in both DNA strands. ...
Scientific eventsA closer look at your daily scientific activities – 'Scientific events': November 26, 2021 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 November 26, 2021 Consult the archives
ConferenceUpcoming Scientific Council lecture on December 2
The lectures organized by the Scientific Council are an opportunity to find out about the latest developments in research and knowledge in a particular field. They are also a way of establishing links between specific research challenges and the broad scientific topics explored at each session. These unique lectures are aimed at the entire Institut Pasteur community. The next lecture, entitled "Dynamics ...
AgendaInstitut Pasteur 2021 PhD graduation ceremony on December 17
Once again this year, the Institut Pasteur Department of Education will be holding a PhD graduation ceremony, as it has done every year since 2013. The ceremony for students who completed their PhD during the 2020-2021 academic year will take place on Friday December 17, 2021, at 3pm. In view of the health situation, a combination of face-to-face (CIS auditorium with occupancy limits) /remote meeting ...
Company set-upInstitut Pasteur-ESCP: official launch of the Advanced Master Program in Life Sciences and Health Management (APiL)
As announced in the newsletter on February 5, 2021, ESCP Business School and the Institut Pasteur have joined forces to boost innovation and foster the development of companies in the field of life sciences and health. The two institutions wish to pursue this aim by developing entrepreneurship programs aimed at scientists, physicians, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, entrepreneurs, and managers ...
HealthFlu vaccination sessions
Seasonal flu vaccination sessions are being held free of charge for all those who work at the Institut Pasteur (including OREX employees, interns and retired staff) and hold an Institut Pasteur badge. Vaccination is carried out on a voluntary basis and is particularly aimed at individuals for whom influenza may aggravate their state of health. Vaccinations are being given on an appointment-only basis ...
