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Camille Coron: a passion for applied mathematics

… abandoned the teaching qualification (agrégation) to focus on applied mathematics, which she discovered during … abandoned the teaching qualification (agrégation) to focus on applied mathematics, which she discovered during …

Published on: Wed 14/02/2024 - 07:35

Laure Quivy: when numerical analysis challenges randomness

… thesis sat at the intersection of physics and mathematics, focusing on the study of ferroresonance, a complex … analysis and scientific computing are varied. Her main focus is on the theoretical and practical design of … often used in physics. Over her career, she initially focused on minimising the relaxed energy functional in the …

Published on: Wed 28/02/2024 - 07:35

Maaike van der Lugt: Exploring medieval history through science and medicine

… those of Paris, London, Oxford and Cambridge. Her project focused on studying the reception of Aristotle's Problems, a … obtained her Accreditation to Supervise Research, which focused on the foetus and is the subject of a forthcoming … well as their moral and normative implications. Her works focus on subjects such as the causes of similarities and …

Published on: Wed 31/01/2024 - 17:42

Marina Kvaskoff: research in the service of women's health

… UVSQ) . For almost twenty years, this epidemiologist has focused her research on endometriosis, fighting relentlessly … women's health, based on data collected from them." A major focus of the group is to document the factors involved in … endometriosis axis of this PEPR and a research programme focused on the epidemiology of the disease," says the …

Published on: Thu 28/03/2024 - 15:26

Carsten Janke: Deciphering the "tubulin code"

… is involved in major cellular functions. While his thesis focused on the tau protein, which was suspected – and … not decided on the scientific subject that was to be the focus of his future research. After defending his thesis, he … is involved in major cellular functions. While his thesis focused on the tau protein, which was suspected – and …

Published on: Thu 20/06/2024 - 11:27

Laurence Albiges: changing the game in genitourinary oncology

… marked a turning point in Laurence Albiges' career and the focus of her research on this specific disease. Working with … marked a turning point in Laurence Albiges' career and the focus of her research on this specific disease. Working with …

Published on: Thu 04/07/2024 - 15:28

Gilles Dowek: at the crossroads of computer science, logic and philosophy

… determination guided all my studies," he said. His work focused on the design of algorithms for checking the … the criticism that pedagogical approaches should not focus on a single concept: "It is important to have a … determination guided all my studies," he said. His work focused on the design of algorithms for checking the …

Published on: Fri 06/12/2024 - 10:00

David Planchard: revolutionising targeted therapies for lung cancer

… Hunting for BRAF While many scientists continued to focus on the EGFR, David Planchard has become a specialist … Hunting for BRAF While many scientists continued to focus on the EGFR, David Planchard has become a specialist …

Published on: Sat 05/10/2024 - 08:00

Aurélien Marabelle: using the immune system as a therapeutic tool to treat cancer

… a 2nd year Master's research degree) in immunology, with a focus on immunotherapy. He met Prof. Raphaël Rousseau, a … a 2nd year Master's research degree) in immunology, with a focus on immunotherapy. He met Prof. Raphaël Rousseau, a …

Published on: Thu 21/11/2024 - 15:00

Our inspiring stories No. 2: Alumni astrobiologists and explorers of (extra)terrestrial worlds

… Cyprien Verseux are astrobiologists, or exobiologists. They focus on the processes that could lead to the emergence of … the University of Rome Tor Vergata, co-supervised by NASA, focusing on the search for life on Mars and the development … microorganisms capable of photosynthesis, and is focusing his research on developing biological systems that …

Published on: Fri 14/03/2025 - 10:48

Alain Abergel: investigating the interstellar medium

… physics at the university. Consequently, he decided to focus on a DEA (diploma of advanced studies, the equivalent … physics at the university. Consequently, he decided to focus on a DEA (diploma of advanced studies, the equivalent …

Published on: Thu 16/10/2025 - 15:47

Céline Bellard: understanding biological invasions at the heart of the biodiversity crisis

… the foundations of her future scientific career. A PhD focused on the effects of climate change In 2010, Céline Bellard embarked on a PhD at the laboratory, focusing on the impact of climate change on biodiversity and … this mechanism of spatial redistribution, with a particular focus on invasive species. "Across one hundred species, …

Published on: Fri 07/11/2025 - 16:13