BIP : The Institut Pasteur Newsletter, October 21, 2016

general meeting

At its annual meeting on June 21, the Institut Pasteur General Meeting voted by an absolute majority not to approve the report submitted by the Board of Directors. In accordance with article 11 of the Institut Pasteur's articles of association, this vote meant that all the elected members of the Board of Directors - 16 of the 21 members - had to be replaced. The five ex officio members remain on the Board.

Award

The aim of the award is to recognize talent, encourage creation and reward the achievements of scientists.

Press

The immune system can be highly active in some people but much less effective in others. This has major implications for the body's level of protection against pathogens - but what is the reason for these differences? As we prepare the ground for the personalized medicine of the future, we need to be able to identify the factors that affect our response to viral and bacterial infections so that we can understand why some people are predisposed to certain diseases.

Scientific events

The principal aim of this event is to gather scientists from the Institut Pasteur International Network (including Institut Pasteur Paris) interested to submit collaborative...

Scientific events

You are invited to come along to the upcoming "Science and Society" seminar on Wednesday November 2 at 6pm in room 28-01-01A of the François Jacob building.

education

Under the initiative of the Education Department, the C3BI is setting up a brand new « Introduction to data analysis » course.

career

Every month, the Education Department, the MAASCC welcome and support structure for contract researchers and the Research Applications and Industrial Relations Department run an event offering scientists interested in business development the chance to meet a leading figure and entrepreneur in the area of biotechnology. The aim is to encourage those interested in setting up their own company.

Media Library

The aim of bibliography management software is to simplify the task of managing bibliographical references for scientists writing articles.

Human resources

On October 20, the Institut Pasteur held its long-service award ceremony. This year, 69 Institut Pasteur staff members received awards.

Security

As part of the security master plan that has been rolled out on campus by the Technical Resources and Environment Department, the technology in the staff badges used to access the Paris site is being changed. All staff are required to change their badge and update their profile photo.

Fundraising

On Saturday October 15, 70 Institut Pasteur staff and donors took part in the Assu 2000 "Défi Run", flying the flag for the Institut Pasteur in the glorious sunshine.

Practical

The Logistics Department would like to inform you that the Institut Pasteur's Dispatch Department will be closed on the morning of Monday October 24.

Practical

As Tuesday November 1 is a holiday, the Enzymes Shop will be open in the afternoons of Friday October 28 and Wednesday November 2 from 1 to 4.30pm.