Xavier Charpentier and Dimitri Lavillette represented CIRI at the “Soirée des Lauréats” organized by the FRM
Testimonial from Dr. Xavier Charpentier and Dr. Dimitri Lavillette at the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM) - Rhône-Alpes Region Awards Ceremony.
On September 10, 2024, the Casino Grand hosted an evening event organized by the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM), bringing together scientists and supporters to celebrate the laureates and advances in medical research. The evening began with an introduction by Valérie Lemarchandel, Scientific Director of the FRM, and Benjamin Pruvost, Chairman and CEO of the FRM.
Dr Dimitri Lavillette introduced CIRI, highlighting its key role in infectious disease and immunity research, with a continuum from basic to clinical research. Dr. Xavier Charpentier took the floor to express his gratitude to the many FRM contributors and partners, underlining the importance of their ongoing support since the beginning of his career. He spoke of the funding challenges associated with antibiotic resistance, a “silent pandemic” compared to COVID-19. The support of the FRM is essential for the development of new knowledge and solutions in the fight against bacteria.
Currently, six CIRI teams are supported by the FRM through various programs such as support for young researchers at the end of their thesis, funding for post-doctoral research, doctoral research contracts (thesis grants), and "Team FRM" labelizations. Infectiology is often underestimated outside the context of health crises, and Dr Dimitri Lavillette expressed deep gratitude to the FRM for its general support and willingness to fund risky, fundamental projects, particularly in less publicized areas of public health research.
The evening was also an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedication of the volunteers of the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale (FRM) - Région Rhône-Alpes, under the guidance of Mrs Geneviève Tachon. All CIRI members express their deep gratitude for this invaluable support.
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