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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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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.

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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)

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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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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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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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October 2026

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  • Dr. Marie ZILLIOX, Institut de Génomique Fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL)
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  • Thesis defense Marion Canac (IRIM)
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  • Dr. Camille Menaceur Vandenbroucke (Aarhus Univ, Denmark)
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  • Cellular Dynamics in Developmental Biology mini-symposium
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  • Ciigales Welcome Newcomer's
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  • Thesis Defense Nathan Lecouvreur (IGMM)
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  • Thesis Defense Valentin Berdal (IRIM)
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Upcoming events
  • 9 October 2026  11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

    Dr. Camille Menaceur Vandenbroucke (Aarhus Univ, Denmark)

    Ph. Jeanteur Seminar room

  • 14 October 2026  13 h 00 min - 18 h 30 min

    Cellular Dynamics in Developmental Biology mini-symposium

    DR13-CNRS Amphitheater

  • 15 October 2026  12 h 00 min - 14 h 00 min

    Ciigales Welcome Newcomer's

  • 19 October 2026  14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

    Thesis Defense Nathan Lecouvreur (IGMM)

    Ph. Jeanteur Seminar Room

  • 26 October 2026  14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

    Thesis Defense Valentin Berdal (IRIM)

    IBMM Amphitheater

  • 2 November 2026 - 3 November 2026  

    Retraite IGMM

  • 2 November 2026 - 3 November 2026  

    Retraite IGMM

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 11 March 2027  11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

    Dr Aleksandra Walczak (ENS)

    Marcel Dorée Seminar Room