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Ecology, physiology and ethology – DEPE
The Department of Ecology, Physiology, and Ethology studies the adaptive strategies used by animal species to confront natural or anthropogenic environmental constraints. Its researchers carry out ecophysiological, behavioural, and demographic research on native species, exotic species, and even human beings under natural and controlled conditions and in the laboratory. The goal is to evaluate the ability of species to survive in a rapidly changing world and to provide scientific knowledge that can inform decision-making.
Areas of expertise
- Applying ecological engineering in relation to wildlife
- Physiological energetics
- Long-term monitoring of animal populations
- Biochemistry and endocrinology
- Animal behaviour
- Modelling and analysis of social networks
- Mitochondrial function
Our areas of research
Adaptation of marine vertebrates to Environmental changes
Human and animal ecology
Ethology and evolutionary physiology
Ecosystem function
Influence of the social environment on health in animals
Health and physiological adaptations to gravity
Health and physiological adaptations to gravity
Impact of environmental factors on health
Animal adaptations and Environmental management
Understanding the role of wildlife in the functioning of social-ecological systems to better inform decision-making
Radiation biology, hadron therapy and molecular imaging – DRHIM
The Department of Radiation Biology, Hadron Therapy, and Molecular Imaging is made up of clinicians, as well as research engineers and research scientists specialised in physics, chemistry, and biology. The department carries out multidisciplinary research that is primarily focused on molecular imaging and on methods for improving and monitoring hadron therapy treatment plans.
Areas of expertise
- Designing imaging instruments
- Designing detectors and circuit boards
- Molecular radiolabelling
- Image reconstruction, quantification, and analysis
- Monte-Carlo simulation
- Preclinical experimental protocols
- Isotope production and R&D target systems
- Experimental validation of theoretical models
- Expertise with cyclotrons, beam control
Our areas of research
Hadron therapy
How does improving treatment plans affect personalised treatment?
Molecular imaging
Can new diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives result from the use of radioisotope-labelled compounds and the introduction of novel instrumentation technology?
Subatomic Research – DRS
By exploring the properties and interactions of the subatomic particles that make up matter, the department’s physicists seek to understand the universe at all scales, from the infinitely small to the infinitely large. This field of study, which is both theoretical and experimental in nature, includes a variety of research domains, including nuclear physics, particle physics, and astroparticle physics. The Department of Subatomic Physics also carries out applied research, most often at the crossroads between disciplines, such as in radiochemistry and radiation protection.
Areas of expertise
- Signal acquisition and analysis
- Accelerators and beamlines
- Micro connectors
- Hybrid electronic systems
- CMOS active-pixel sensors
- Precision mechanics
- Data analysis and Big Data
Our areas of research
Theoretical physics
Modelling and describing the structure of nuclear systems
Studying the physics of particles, from the mathematical underpinnings to the resulting phenomena
DNE – From nuclei to stars
Studying nuclear structure, interactions among nuclei, and stellar nucleosynthesis
Discovering new nuclei
From the Big Bang to particles
Studying the elementary particles that make up matter to better understand the universe’s basic physical laws at all scales, from the infinitely small to the infinitely large.
ALICE – A Large Ion Collider Experiment
Le groupe ALICE exploite les collisions ultra-relativistes du LHC (Large Hadron Collider) au CERN pour sonder les propriétés de la matière.
Belle II
Le groupe Belle II analyse les collisions leptoniques pour étudier les changements de saveur entre les quarks et découvrir de nouveaux processus non décrits par les théories physiques.
CMS – Compact Muon Solenoid
Les études du groupe CMS portent sur la recherche de nouvelle physique au-delà du modèle standard des particules élémentaires. Ces recherches aux confins de la matière sont intimement liées à notre compréhension des origines de l’univers.
Neutrino
Le groupe Neutrino de l’IPHC dédie ses recherches aux oscillations de neutrinos, à l’étude de la violation de la symétrie CP dans le secteur du neutrino et à la détection de neutrinos extra-terrestres.
OGMA – Observations with Gravitational waves & Multimessenger Astronomy
L’équipe OGMA combine les informations gravitationnelles, neutriniques et électromagnétiques pour extraire des informations sur les sources astrophysiques à l’origine de ces émissions.
PICSEL – Physics with Integrated Cmos Sensors and ELectron machines
Le groupe PICSEL développe des capteurs à pixels monolithiques actifs, principalement pour les trajectographes et des détecteurs de vertex des expériences de physique des particules présentes et futures.
Energy, the environment and radiation dosimetry
Applying basic knowledge to tackle societal challenges related to energy, health, and the environment
DNR – Données Nucléaires pour les Réacteurs
Le groupe DNR travaille dans le domaine des mesures de données nucléaires liées aux recherches sur les réacteurs de génération IV, et plus particulièrement les réactions de type (n,xn).
Radiochimie
Le groupe de Radiochimie est spécialisé dans la chimie des actinides et des lanthanides, de leur spéciation en solution pour la recherche de nouveaux procédés d’extraction et de leur comportement dans l’environnement pour les problèmes liés à leur stockage.
DeSIs – Dosimétrie Simulation Instrumentation
Les travaux de recherche du groupe DeSIs s’articulent autour des problématiques de radioprotection pour la santé, l’environnement et l’industrie.
Analytical sciences – DSA
The Department of Analytical Sciences aims at developing novel analytical techniques to understand the interactions between humans and their environment (e.g., pollution, diet) and for diagnosing and imaging of human diseases. To this end, the department is composed of researchers who are highly skilled in separating and analysing molecules; characterising molecular properties and functions; and, if necessary, designing new, better adapted molecules.
Areas of expertise
- Development and application of separation techniques
- Identification of natural bioactive molecules
- Bioassays for therapeutic products
- Extraction and analysis of metals
- Development of membrane and adsorption processes
- Bioproduction : energy, molecules of high added value
- Synthesis
- Quantitative proteomics
- Identification of biomarkers
- Characterisation of therapeutic proteins
- Structural and supramolecular mass spectrometry
- Luminescence spectroscopy
Our areas of research
Biochemical applications of mass spectrometry
Mass spectrometry and proteomic analysis of peptides, proteins, and biological complexes
Synthesis for analysis
Synthesising and studying novel molecules for use in medical analysis and imaging
Molecular recognition and separation processes
Characterization of molecular structure properties, design of innovative separation and production (bio)processes, depollution/recycling, valorization of resources
Analytical chemistry for the study of bioactive molecules and pharmacognosy
Study and identification of bioactive molecules from different sources : plants, fungi, foods, bacterial strains, and medicines