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On Thursday, January 27, 2022, Dr. Catherine Alix-Panabières received the prestigious Savchuk Prize at the 15th Oncology Biennial for her work on “liquid biopsies.” A look back at 23 years of research in the field of oncology.
A career focused on the development of liquid biopsy
Dr. Alix-Panabières, director of the Rare Human Circulating Cells (CCRH) laboratory at Montpellier University Hospital, has been dedicated to her research for 23 years. Coined by her in 2010 with her German collaborator, Professor Klaus Pantel of Hamburg, the term “liquid biopsy”—which complements tissue biopsy—refers to a blood test that is performed repeatedly during a patient’s treatment.
A non-invasive procedure
A liquid biopsy provides access to circulating cells or particles released by the primary tumor or metastases. The advantage? It allows for the repeated, non-invasive monitoring of tumors located in hard-to-reach areas. After the blood sample is collected, it provides information on the tumor’s progression and, consequently, the effectiveness of treatment.
His research focuses on three key areas:
- Understanding the biology of the tumor and its prognosis.
- Technology: Dr. Alix-Panabières is working on a patent for this new technique, which enables the detection of circulating tumor cells.
- A translational clinical study. Liquid biopsy allows treatment to be tailored to each patient’s stage of disease, particularly when initiating treatment.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Catherine Alix-Pananières on winning this award!
The period from November to December 2021 will feature three types of elections: university-wide elections to select staff and student representatives for the central councils of the University of Montpellier EPE (Experimental Public Institution), and faculty-level elections to select student representatives for the Faculty Management Council and the Faculty Academic Council. In this article, you will find the schedule for these elections and the various procedures for candidacy and voting.
Election Schedule
Information regarding the UM EPE election – November 23–24, 2021
Download all documents related to this election below:
- Framework Decision No. 2021-003
- Decision 2021-001 – Faculty Members and Equivalent Staff
- Decision 2021-002 – BIATS
- Decision 2021-004 – Users (students)
- Appendix 1 – Election Schedule
- Appendix 2 – Board of Directors Nomination Form
- Appendix 3 – Application Form
- Appendix 4 – Registration Request Form – User List Updates
- Appendix 5 – Location of Polling Places
- Appendix 6 – User Communication Policy
Information Regarding the Election for the Management Board – November 30 and December 1, 2021
Download all documents related to this election below:
- Election Decision: UFR Medicine – Patients, Visitors, and Staff
- Appendix 1 – Election Schedule
- Appendix 2 – List Submission Form
- Appendix 3 – Individual Application Form
- Appendix 4 – Application Form for Registration or Correction
- Appendix 5 – Procedures for Conducting Digital Campaigning
Information Regarding the Election for the Educational Council – December 1, 2021
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The MUSE project (“Montpellier University of Excellence”) brings together 19 institutions committed to educational progress and innovation. Today, several projects led by faculty members have been selected and will receive funding from the foundation.
Toward New Training Programs: TakeOff #3
The MUSE Foundation has launched a call for proposals to promote educational innovation, particularly in the redesign and creation of new training programs. The goal is simple: to align as closely as possible with current labor market demands and societal needs, and even to anticipate future needs in light of societal changes.
Of the 30 selected projects, three are from the School of Medicine and will therefore receive funding to carry them out.
- The project “ Development of educational tools to support the training of advanced practice nurses specializing in onco-hematology " led by Nadine Houede.
- The " Rabelais Health and Science Dual Degree Program " led by Stephan Matecki
- The “ Montpellier Introductory Surgical Summer School ” led by Astrid Herrero.
Funded for three academic years, these projects will enable us to train our students even more effectively!
And tailored educational tools: TakeOff #4
In addition to these new training programs, the Muse Foundation also supports projects involving innovative educational resources. To ensure educational continuity, the work environment must also be adapted.
As a result, three other projects from the Faculty—this time involving innovative new equipment—have been selected:
- A “ Educational app for tracking learning and mastering technical procedures in medicine ” led by Antoine Debourdeau and Valentin Favier.
- A “ An immersive audio-visual experience in a health simulation training session " led by Blaise Debien.
- A project on “ The Benefits of Acquiring a Digital Surgical Simulator for Implementing the 2021–2023 Medical Education Reform: Learning and Certification for a Non-Operating Room Surgery Degree ” led by Astrid Herrero and François Régis Souche.
We can therefore expect to see many educational innovations emerge over the next few years at the School of Medicine, both in terms of curriculum and teaching tools!
A commitment to innovation already in action: TakeOff#1 and TakeOff#2
Two other calls for proposals launched by I-Site Muse had already taken place previously. These were TakeOff#1 and TakeOff2.
Once again, the Faculty responded quickly, and some of its proposals were selected. First, during the initial call for proposals, TakeOff#1:
- The creation of the " International DIU: Emerging Infections ", proposed by Éric Delaporte.
- The creation of a “Digital Laboratory for Preclinical Sciences”, led by Fares Gouzi.
- A proposal “Learning Anatomy and Surgery Through Simulation and 3D Printing”, led by Valentin Favier.
- A “Surgical Education in Extended Reality”, defended by Nicolas Lonjona.
- A project on “Artisanal Expertise in the Service of Innovation in Medical Simulation”, Led by Astrid Herrero.
Then, in a second phase, during the TakeOff#2 call for proposals:
- The “International Master’s in One Health and Infectious Diseases”, which follows the International DIU created through TakeOff#1.
- The creation of an “Interdisciplinary Educational Escape Game in a Simulation Center: Mystery at SimHU Nîmes”, which fosters cohesion, communication, and collaboration among future healthcare professionals.
- The development of a tool for “VESALE 3D: Dynamic 3D Virtual Dissection for Teaching Surgical Anatomy”, which is part of a commitment to never perform a procedure on a patient for the first time.
For the first time, the Faculty is organizing a symposium for its entire faculty: both faculty members affiliated solely with the university and those affiliated with both the university and the hospital. Don’t miss this event on February 28!
Neuroscience: Bringing People Together
Organized by Dr. Carine Bécamel, this event aims to bring together faculty members from both the university and hospital sectors to discuss the field of neuroscience. The goal is twofold: to identify the pool of expertise within our faculty while fostering future collaborations!
A packed program
The day will feature several short presentations. These will cover the clinical and basic research projects in the field of neuroscience being conducted by faculty members at our school.
Practical information: date, location, and registration
This first symposium will take place on February 28, 2020, in the Giraud Amphitheater on the Faculty’s ADV Campus in Montpellier. Registrationis free butmust be completedbyFebruary 13,2020! To register, click the link below:
We look forward to welcoming you to this event!
Just like the libraries, the dining facilities are switching to summer hours. Click here to see all the schedule changes for the dining facilities near the Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus.
Students and Staff
- The CROUS cafeteria will be closed from July 1 through August 16. It will reopen on Monday, August 19.
Staff
- The cafeteria at Lapeyronie University Hospital will be closed from July 1 to August 31, 2019, due to construction work.
The CHU card grants you access to the CHU Gui De Chauliac cafeteria, which will remain open this summer. It is located above the snack bar area at the main entrance. The common room at the ADV Health Campus remains available to administrative and teaching staff, as do the tables that have been set up outdoors on the campus.
The 2019 Faculty Development Day will take place on June 28. It will bring together all tenured faculty members of the School of Medicine.
Schedule for the day
Morning: News from the School of Medicine
8:30 a.m.: Welcome
9:00–9:30 a.m.: Announcements from the Dean
9:30–10:20: Ongoing reforms
- The Reformation in the First Year (Prof. Mariano-Goulart)
- The Evolution of Graduate Education (Prof. Morin)
- The Health Service (Prof. Lachaud)
10:20–10:30: Presentation of the new website for the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine (Ms. Minard and Prof. Messner)
10:30 a.m.: Break
11:00–11:30: Three news items
- The eLab Santé Project (Dr. Gouzi)
- Update on TCS and C3 (Prof. Capdevieille – Prof. Dupeyron – Prof. Guilpain)
- Management of Inter-CHU Requests (Prof. Cambonie)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Remarks by President Augé
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch
Afternoon: Meeting of tenured teachers
2:00–4:00 p.m.: Information on the future of university hospitals
How do I get there?
The event will take place at the Arènes Francis San Juan, 277A Rue Tivoli, 34400 Lunel.
You can get there by taking the N113 from Montpellier or the A9 from Nîmes, exit 27 (Lunel).
