BIP : The Institut Pasteur Newsletter, April 4, 2025

As part of an ongoing strategy to improve the Institut Pasteur's internal communication tools and analyze staff needs and expectations in this area, the Internal Communications team within the Department of Communications and Public Affairs ran an anonymous survey from March 5 to 21 to find out more about how you use and consult the ePasteur intranet, the Institut Pasteur newsletter and staff emails.

The World Health Organization’s Executive Board renewed the Pasteur Network as a Non-State Actor in official relations with WHO during its February 2025 session, reaffirming its role as a key partner in advancing global health priorities.  

On March 31, 2003, an international team led by psychiatrists Professor Christopher Gillberg and Professor Marion Leboyer and geneticist Professor Thomas Bourgeron first revealed the existence of genetic mutations involved in autism. This was the start of a new era for the medical and scientific communities and for the families of people with autism.

Since 2020, the French National Research Agency (ANR) has launched calls for proposals to support the implementation of scientific communication, mediation and outreach initiatives based on the challenges, methods and results of the Institut Pasteur's research projects. Find out more about the opportunity to apply for a grant to fund your scientific outreach projects on campus.

Join Beyond the Lab Coat, a podcast launched by the Department for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which will shine a light on the profiles of Institut Pasteur scientists and their careers, detours, challenges and inspirations in all their diversity. 

The "AI events" series began this week with an inaugural masterclass held on Monday March 31 and Thursday April 3. This first event launches the acculturation and training series on generative artificial intelligence.

Get ready for an evening of music, dance, and discovery! On Friday, April 11th, BRASIP (Brazilians for Science at Institut Pasteur) invites the Pasteur community to experience the vibrant spirit of Brazilian Carnaval at The 25. Join us from 5 PM for samba and batucada workshops, followed by a live concert with Brazilian music, food, drinks, and a poster exhibition celebrating science and culture.