Celebrations to mark the centenary of the death of Elie Metchnikoff, an exemplary Pasteurian

This year, the Institut Pasteur is celebrating the centenary of the death of Elie Metchnikoff, a leading figure in the history of the Institut Pasteur and the scientist responsible for discovering phagocytosis and cell immunity.

Elie Metchnikoff, laureate of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1908 for his work on immunity, was a visionary and genius who left a rich scientific legacy in several research fields including embryonic development, infectious diseases, gut flora and aging.

 

As a tribute to this exemplary Pasteurian, the Institut Pasteur is hosting an exhibition from June 20 to September 30 that looks back over his life, his scientific career and his 28 years at the Institut Pasteur, which were characterized by the innovative nature of his work and his passionate, tireless approach.

 

This exhibition will be displayed on the esplanade of the CIS building and the François Jacob building and in the atrium of the François Jacob building. All this week, up to and including this morning, Friday June 24, you can also view a series of authentic historical artifacts from the Pasteur Museum and archives, including Metchnikoff's famous microscope. Come and explore this fascinating selection of scientific and personal items. Facsimiles will be presented from next Monday.

 

 

Don't miss out on this great tribute!

 

The inauguration ceremony for the exhibition took place on Monday June 20, attended by Christian Bréchot, and included a lecture by Jean-Marc Cavaillon entitled "Elie Metchnikoff, visionary and genius".

 

 

This exhibition, developed in partnership with Danone, was prepared with the valuable cooperation of staff at the archives, the photo library, the Scientific Information Resources Center and the Department of Communications and Fundraising (especially the Communications Department and the museum), together with Gérard Eberl and Jean-Marc Cavaillon.