CORONAVIRUSSARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Beta and Delta variants display enhanced viral fusion properties compared to ancestral strains
In a new study recently published in EMBO Journal, scientists from the Institut Pasteur, the CNRS, Université de Paris, the Vaccine Research Institute and Sorbonne University examined the fusion mechanisms of different SARS-CoV-2 variants: Alpha (initially identified in the United Kingdom), Beta (initially identified in South Africa) and Delta (initially identified in India). The Delta variant is ...
CORONAVIRUSCOVID-19: message from the PBRP/BCP Committee on the resumption of work on campus
The indicators used to monitor the COVID-19 epidemic in France have now reached a level such that we can make some changes to the protective measures, while remaining cautious. The PBRP/BCP Committee would therefore like to announce the following decisions regarding the resumption of work on campus: Working arrangements: the new agreement on working from home, signed on June 22 with all the trade unions, ...
PasteurdonGreat visibility for Pasteurdon 2021 in the media
The launch of this anniversary edition saw the continued generous commitment of several media partners, who gave the fundraising campaign considerable visibility by appealing for donations via their respective channels. Throughout the weekend, several programs on partner channels mentioned Pasteurdon and gave spokespeople and representatives of the Institut Pasteur the opportunity to speak about Pasteurian ...
awardsFour Institut Pasteur scientists receive the 2021 Rising Talents France Award as part of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program
On October 7, 2021, four Institut Pasteur scientists received the 2021 Rising Talents France Award as part of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program. The winners, three PhD students and one post-doctoral fellow, are helping to advance scientific knowledge with their research in the following fields: immunotherapy to treat cancer, mosquito-borne viral transmission, preventing chronic disease, ...
Scientific eventsA closer look at your daily scientific activities – 'Scientific events': October 15, 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 October 15, 2021 Consult the archives
Human resourcesSupport for Institut Pasteur staff: discussion workshops exploring the question of meaning in work
The period we are currently living through has had a huge impact on our lives and working practices. To this end, the Institut Pasteur, in partnership with the French National Conservatory of Arts and Trades (CNAM), has developed a series of workshops exploring the question of meaning in work to give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on this topic and talk to others. These remote workshops, ...
INFORMATION SECURITYNew tool for workstation compliance and network connection
As part of its security plan and following Government's regulations, Institut Pasteur will gradually deploy starting September 2021 a tool for monitoring compliance with basic security rules for workstations connected to the network. In addition, access control to the Institut Pasteur network will be improved to provide a simpler and more secure experience for Pasteurian. These changes are essential ...