Marie Morille: The Mega-Strategic Nanoformulation
A researcher at the Charles Gerhardt Institute (ICGM) and an associate professor in the Department of Galenic Pharmacy and Biomaterials at the University of Montpellier, Marie Morille is conducting several strategic research projects on the formulation of biotherapies. This led to her being named an IUF laureate in 2022, after receiving a junior ANR grant in 2020.
Christian Jay-Allemand: Solution Seeker
A professor at the University of Montpellier within the UMR Iate research unit, Christian Jay-Allemand applies the principles of interdisciplinarity and entrepreneurship to teaching and public research. Last October, he and his colleague Luc Bidel won the Carnot Grand Prize for Partnership-Based Research for their work on natural antifungals with the company Antofenol.
Jean-Jacques Muyembe: Curbing the Spread of Ebola
Based on the recommendations of Montpellier professor Eric Delaporte, director of the TransVIHMI international joint research unit, the University of Montpellier awarded an honorary doctorate to Jean-Jacques Muyembe on December 9.
Yves Bergeron and Yves Mauffette, honorary doctors of theUM
The University of Montpellier honored Canada by awarding honorary doctorates to Quebec professors Yves Bergeron and Yves Mauffette on Friday, December 2. This was an opportunity for President Philippe Augé to highlight the valuable partnerships that unite theUM not only with the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and the Université du Québec à Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), but also with Laval University and the University of Sherbrooke.
Jean-Philippe Pin: His Head Is Full of Glutamate
Jean-Philippe Pin, a research director at the Institute of Functional Genomics (IGF) in Montpellier, was awarded the Lamonica Prize this year for his work in molecular pharmacology, which is opening up new therapeutic avenues for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Raoul Belzeaux: A Seamless Blend of Two Disciplines
Straddling the fields of psychiatry and molecular biology, Raoul Belzeaux, a professor at the University of Montpellier (PUPH) and psychiatrist at the Montpellier University Hospital, focuses on biomarkers of mental disorders. The researcher has just received the Marcel Dassault Prize for his project on rapid testing for bipolar disorder.
