Program Overview

Introduction to the Complexitť du Vivant Program

The Complexitť du Vivant program, also known as ED 515, is a doctoral school that focuses on the fundamental aspects of biology. The program covers various research areas, including molecular and cellular biology, genetics, genomics, cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology, systems biology, and evolutionary biology.

Research Areas

The program encompasses a wide range of research areas, including:

• Molecular and cellular biology
• Genetics and genomics
• Cell biology and developmental biology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Structural biology
• Systems biology
• Evolutionary biology

These research areas are explored using a variety of model organisms, and many projects involve an integrative approach, combining multiple methods and levels of analysis.

Organization and Partnerships

The Complexitť du Vivant program is supported by more than 150 research teams, comprising over 500 researchers and teacher-researchers. These teams are located at several sites, including:

• Institut de Biologie Paris Seine (IBPS) at the Campus Pierre and Marie Curie of Sorbonne Universitť
• Institut Curie
• Institut Pasteur
• Ecole Normale Supťrieure de Paris
• Institut de Myologie de la Pitiť-SalpťtriŤre
• Stations de biologie marine de Sorbonne Universitť

Governance and Contacts

The program is governed by a director and a referent from Universitť Paris Sciences et Lettres. The school also has a management team and is accredited by Sorbonne Universitť and co-accredited by Universitť Paris Sciences et Lettres.

Contacts

• Physical Address: 7 quai Saint Bernard, B‚timent B, 1er ťtage, Bureau 115, 75005 Paris
• Postal Address: 4 place Jussieu - Boite postale 32, 75252 Cedex 05 Paris

Additional Information

The Complexitť du Vivant program is part of the broader research and academic landscape of Sorbonne Universitť, which includes various faculties, research institutes, and international partnerships. The university is committed to excellence in research, education, and innovation, and the Complexitť du Vivant program plays a significant role in achieving these goals.