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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.

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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…

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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 …..

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Vanessa Félix Pires, PhD student, interviewed by the FRM

Vanessa Félix Pires: her research on TTLL6 in the fight against colorectal cancer…

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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 ….

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Primary Cilium and Intestinal Diseases

The work of Michael Hahne’s team on the primary cilium highlighted in CNRS Le Journal…

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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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June 2026

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  • "Cell Cycle & Cancer" BIOLuM Symposium
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  • Ciigales Science Coffee Talk
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  • Minisymposium on Gene Regulation and Chromatin Organisation (IGMM)
  • Célia Ben Choug Thesis Defense (CRBM)
  • Hegias Mira Bontenbal HDR (IGMM)
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  • CRBM Ph.D students Symposium
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  • Restitution des Apprentis Chercheurs (IRIM, CRBM, IGMM)
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  • Dr Christian Schlieker (Yale University)
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  • Ciigales Pot-Poster
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  • Career Outside Academia Seminar: Aurore de Poret
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Upcoming events
  • 2 July 2026  10 h 30 min - 12 h 00 min

    Robert S. ILLINGWORTH - Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh

    Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM), 1919 Rte de Mende, 34090 Montpellier, France

  • 2 July 2026  11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

    Prof. Alan TALEVI (Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina)

    Marcel Dorée Seminar Room

  • 3 September 2026  14 h 00 min - 18 h 00 min

    Portes Ouvertes Etudiants Master

  • 15 September 2026  11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

    Gautam DEY

    DR13 Amphitheater

  • 3 December 2026  11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

    CRBM External Seminar

  • 3 December 2026  14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

    Ph.D defense Ambre Noly (CRBM)

  • 10 December 2026  11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

    CRBM External Seminar

  • 10 December 2026  14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

    Ph.D defense Dune Noly (CRBM)