BIP : The Institut Pasteur Newsletter, October 5, 2018

Pasteurdon

For the 12th edition of Pasteurdon, the Institut Pasteur has chosen to focus on research, and especially on those who embody it best: its scientists. The film for this year's "Defending research together" campaign subtly illustrates the threats facing scientists. Test tubes, beakers and Petri dishes are seen shattering into pieces then being put together again – a powerful image that emphasizes the urgent need for action to give medical research the resources it needs to move forward.

Pasteurdon

Five days to go! Don't forget, on October 10 at 12.15pm, you are all warmly invited to the Pasteurdon launch event. Make sure you save the date!

Scientific events

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...

International

The fourth edition of the Symposium of the Institut Pasteur International Network will be held on November 15 and 16 this year. The theme will be "Combating Resistance: Microbes and Vectors". Discover online today the scientific program of the conference.

building work

A plant health risk assessment carried out in 2017 on the trees in the courtyard between the Louis Martin and Émile Roux pavilions revealed the need to replace the 13 silver linden trees and 3 maple trees, which have been affected by a progressive disease that is at risk of spreading to other nearby trees or plants.