Hadi JBARA – 17/03/2026
Effect of simulated micro- and hyper-gravity on gene fitness in bacterial biofilms
New Director for the Micalis Institute
The Micalis Institute entered a new phase in its governance on 1 January 2026 with the appointment of Matthieu Jules as head of the unit. He succeeds Philippe Noirot, whose term came to an end. Philippe Noirot had led the unit since 2021. During his tenure, the Micalis Institute strengthened its scientific activities, reinforced its […]
Olivier Berteau awarded the “Laurier INRAE 2025 ” – Scientific Challenge Prize
Olivier Berteau, research director at UMR Micalis and head of the ChemSyBio team, has been awarded the “Laurier INRAE 2025 ” – Scientific Challenge Prize for his pioneering work on oxygen-sensitive metalloenzymes. Thanks to the development of a unique anaerobic platform and close collaborations with the SOLEIL synchrotron, his team has revealed previously inaccessible enzymatic […]
Philip TATHAM – 17/12/2025
Mechanistic diversity and catalytic innovations in radical SAM enzymes : Discovery and characterization of two novel reactions
Cyprien GUÉRIN – 12/12/2025
Design and use of a modular system for continuous culture of microorganisms in mini bioreactors
Léa WAGNER – 11/12/2025
Optimization of an Escherichia coli lysate-based cell-free system for genome-wide transcriptomics
Quentin CAILLOT – 24/11/2025
Study of Interferences Between Quorum Sensing Systems in Streptococcus thermophilus
Anchita won the Best In-Person Rookie Judge Award at the iGEM Jamboree 2025

The International Genetic Engineering Machine (iGEM) competition is the world’s biggest synthetic biology competition. The World Expo of Synthetic Biology took place this year on 28-31 October in Paris. During this iGEM jamboree 2025, Anchita Sharma won the Best In-Person Rookie Judge Award. This award recognises first-time judges who demonstrate exceptional engagement during the competition. […]
Delphine POLVÉ – 23/10/2025
Gut microbiota regulation of enteroendocrine cells along the gut: towards a role for cell metabolism.
Camille LE GLÉAU- 21/10/2025
Role of ALPK1 in intestinal homeostasis