BIP : The Institut Pasteur Newsletter, May 5, 2017

Press

Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm, working in cooperation with Stanford University, have recently demonstrated the protective role of immune cells known as polynuclear neutrophils in endotoxic shock – septic shock caused by bacterial toxins.

News

Controlling the proliferation of cardiac cells would provide new treatment options for conditions such as heart failure, which can currently only be treated with an organ or artificial heart implant.

Research

The Incentive Research Programs and Partnerships Department and Institut Carnot Microbes et Santé propose two complementary calls...

education

On May 14, 2007, almost ten years ago to the day, the Institut Pasteur, represented by its President Alice Dautry, and the French National Conservatory of Arts and Trades (CNAM), represented by Managing Director Laurence Paye-Jeanneney, signed an agreement to set up the Pasteur-CNAM School of Public Health.

Scientific events

Each month, the Institut Pasteur Scientific Council organizes a lecture by a scientist on campus.

Center

At the Pasteur Medicine Quarter-Hour sessions, two doctors give a brief presentation to Institut Pasteur scientists on the diseases they are involved in treating.

International

The Institut Pasteur, the Monaco Scientific Center and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation are pleased to invite applications for the “Prince Albert II of Monaco - Institut Pasteur” Award 2017. This award will be given to an investigator in the field of the “Environmental and climatic changes: impacts on Human Health”.

Book signing

On Thursday May 4, Erik Orsenna came to the Institut Pasteur to talk about his unique Pasteurian voyage...

Human resources

On Tuesday May 2, the Science Accueil organization ran an information session on the French income tax system.

Health

Becoming a blood donor is a generous, selfless and community-minded act. Your blood donations help treat a million people every year.

Sponsorship

The "La Girafe lyrique" association is gearing up for the third edition of its Venite Cantemus initiative, which will see 500 singers performing en masse at a concert in aid of the Institut Pasteur, held at the Opéra Comique in Paris on November 19, 2017. Institut Pasteur staff members who enjoy singing are welcome to join this massed choir!

Fundraising

"Vivons Vélo", the sports-based fundraising program run by AG2R in aid of the Institut Pasteur, organizes regular bike rides for budding cyclists in 15 towns and cities across France, including Paris.

Security

To facilitate access to campus, the Institut Pasteur has embarked on major roadworks at the various entrance points along rue du Docteur Roux.