January 18, 2019
Bulletin interne de l'Institut Pasteur
Mini-symposium: launch of the FunHoMic project – a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network
FunHoMic is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network that, for the first time, integrates experts in fungal pathogenesis, immunology, microbial ecology and ‘omics’ technologies to train 13 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) who will define and exploit this Fungal-Host-Microbiota interplay to identify novel biomarkers (fungal or host genetic polymorphisms, microbiota profiles, metabolites or immune markers) for the stratification of a patient’s risk of serious fungal infection. This will pave the way for precision medicine in patient management through preventive or therapeutic interventions using antifungals, immune modulators or Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs).
FunHoMic is coordinated by Christophe d’Enfert at the Institut Pasteur and brings together 7 academic partners and 3 SMEs.
For the kick-off meeting of FunHoMic, a mini-symposium bringing together leading experts in this field will take place on Wednesday January 23 at 9am in the François Jacob Auditorium.