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Département de Biologie École normale supérieure Directeur : Pierre Paoletti

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  5. Fundamental Biology for Health

Fundamental Biology for Health

Coordinator : Iris SALECKER

The IMaLiS M2 track Fundamental Biology for Health offers a unique combination of scientific training that combines cutting-edge conceptual insights into basic molecular, cellular and developmental mechanisms with the mastery of computational approaches. The in-depth exploration of current fundamental biology topics and associated methodological advances is placed into the context of human health through the study of various pathological processes, including carcinogenesis, genetic diseases, developmental disorders or host-pathogen interactions.
The track thus offers training that is highly relevant for students passionate about tackling fundamental research questions, as well as their medical applications.

The objects at the heart of this track are cells in all their fascinating diversity. Advanced training towards the mechanistic understanding of molecular mechanisms that control their development and their contribution to the normal and pathological states of living organisms can be combined with courses offering insights into genetics, epigenetics, multi-omics and microscopy approaches. Our rich course offer, benefiting from a strong partnership with the Curie and Pasteur Institutes, enables students of this track to build a coherent study program around distinct, interconnected thematic colorations, including
(1) Cellular and Molecular Biology,
(2) Cell and Developmental Biology,
(3) Cancer and Genomics, or
(4) Molecular Pathology.
In line with the cross-disciplinary spirit of our Master, courses are shared with other tracks, such as the Neurosciences track, to acquire a distinct understanding of cellular and developmental mechanisms in the nervous system, as well as the Quantitative Biology track to gain hands-on expertise in the analysis of complex data.

Students of the Fundamental Biology for Health track will thus be uniquely equipped to undertake integrated multi-scale, wet and dry studies, while developing their individual niches of expertise in above described research fields.
Graduates of this M2 track will be well prepared to pursue PhD studies in an academic setting. They will also have acquired a strong foundation of versatile skills for careers in applied and medical research, industry and biotech companies, as well as teaching and consulting.

Provisional planning 2026-2027

At least 18 ECTS have to be taken from your selected track.

First semester : 30 ECTS

 

Second semester : 30 ECTS

Long internship (5 months, 30 ECTS)