About us

ABOUT US

The Institut des Sciences de la Vie, ISV, brings together more than 150 research staff working in the field of biology and using molecular and cellular tools.

The general objective is to create an environment favorable to high profile research activities.

More specific aims are as follows:

• to promote high quality basic research in the life sciences
• to promote applied projects that emerge from basic research
• to attract young talented researchers and help them develop a successful team
• to favor the transfer of know-how
• to favor the setting up of interdisciplinary projects
• to improve the scientific training of young researchers
• to set up technological platforms available to the whole scientific community

The ISV Management Committee is composed of a President  (Bernard Knoops) and two vice-presidents (François Chaumont and Isabelle Donnay) elected by the ISV General Council.

The General Council is composed of the permanent scientific and academic personnel and representatives of the temporary scientific, administrative and technical personnel. It elects the President and the two vice-presidents and is responsible for all major decisions concerning the ISV.