
Alzheimer's: nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target
Several scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and the CNRS set out to shed further light on the properties attributed to nicotine - which is known to have an adverse effect on health - by determining the precise structure of the nicotinic receptors in the hippocampus region of the brain. Using mouse models for Alzheimer's ...

AUF-Institut Pasteur joint international call for applications
Reminder: Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and Institut Pasteur are jointly launching an international call for applications for a future leader of 4-Year Group (G4) within the Institut Pasteur in Côte d’Ivoire. Deadline : September 30, 2016 Chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and primary liver cancer (mostly hepatocellular carcinomas), related to chronic Hepatitis B and C infections or ...

Annual appraisals and career development reviews
This year's annual appraisals and career development reviews are now under way and will run until September 30, 2016. They concern all Institut Pasteur staff and this year they will be conducted online via the new Career Portal. Access the Career Portal and online appraisal documents Helping you get started Practical guides and additional information are also available on the dedicated ...

News - September 2, 2016
GENOPOLE - Allocations de recherche Objectif : attribuer une allocation de recherche à de jeunes chercheurs afin d’accompagner un projet de recherche au sein du biocluster Genopole. Eligibilité : Cette allocation est strictement destinée : - à de jeunes chercheurs français ou étrangers, formés en France - et qui souhaitent revenir en France à l’issue d’un séjour à ...