The Institute of Molecular Genetics of Montpellier
is a multidisciplinary institute for advanced studies in biology. It has an internationally-acknowledged reputation in the fields of genetic and epigenetic regulations, RNA biology as well as cell cycle, death and metabolism. Its work also has impact in biomedical research on cancer, infectious illnesses and genetic diseases via the development of novel biotherapies and diagnostic tools as well as the launching of biotech start-up companies.
OPEN CALL FOR GROUP LEADERS IN INNOVATIVE BIOLOGY
The Montpellier Institute of Molecular Genetics (IGMM) is recruiting Group Leaders to develop innovative and ambitious research programs in fundamental biology and disease…
STING: From Immunity to Metabolism
A recent publication from Nadine Laguette’s team, featured in Nature Communications, reveals an ancestral role of the STING protein in the regulation of lipid metabolism.
The “modus operandi” of a key RNA involved in cell division offers insights into “a major challenge” in modern biology
An international collaboration between Isabel Chillón and scientists from the Cima Institute at the University of Navarra, the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO), and the Spanish National Center for Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC)
Joe McKellar, Awardee of the “Grandes Avancées Françaises en Biologie” Prize
L’Académie des sciences a décerné le prix « Les Grandes Avancées Françaises en Biologie 2026 » à plusieurs lauréats, dont Joe McKellar, le mardi 16 juin 2026 …..
Obefazimod: From 20 Years of Research to a Promising New Therapy
Record $750M funding for Abivax and its innovative treatment Obefazimod, developed from the research of Prof. Jamal Tazi at IGMM ….
Open Positions: Internships, PhD Thesis, Post-Docs, Technicians, Engineers
IGMM has a long-standing tradition of training by and for research. Thus, all groups are used to host students at different stages of their cursus, including PhD Thesis. They also welcome Post-Docs, Engineers and Technicians.
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Upcoming events
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6 November 2026 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
Dr Daniel Ming-Kang (Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin)
Ph. Jeanteur Seminar Room
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10 November 2026 11 h 00 min - 12 h 30 min
François Dossin, Institut Pasteur (Paris)
Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM) - Ph. Jeanteur Seminar room
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17 November 2026 11 h 00 min - 13 h 00 min
Mathieu Boulard (EMBL Rome Italy)
Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM), 1919 Rte de Mende, 34090 Montpellier, France
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24 November 2026 11 h 00 min - 13 h 00 min
Nicolas Fossat
Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM), 1919 Rte de Mende, 34090 Montpellier, France
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26 November 2026 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
Guillaume Baffou (FRESNEL institute, Marseille)
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3 December 2026 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
CRBM External Seminar
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3 December 2026 14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min
Ph.D defense Ambre Noly (CRBM)
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10 December 2026 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
Manuel Mendoza (IGBMC)
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10 December 2026 14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min
Ph.D defense Dune Noly (CRBM)
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11 March 2027 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min
Dr Aleksandra Walczak (ENS)
Marcel Dorée Seminar Room