Nanowizard 4XP has officially replaced Nanowizard 1 in our lab, bolstering our mechanobiology toolkit. With enhanced precision and advanced features, we are diving into groundbreaking experiments to uncover new insights. Stay tuned for the latest discoveries as we explore new frontiers with Nanowizard 4XP!

We are delighted to announce the newest additions to our research team, Aurélien Dumetre and Magali Casanova! With great enthusiasm, we extend a warm welcome to them as they join us in our quest for cutting-edge research and innovation.

Aurélien Dumetre, an associate professor in parasitology at Aix-Marseille University, brings invaluable expertise to our team. His focus on studying host-pathogen interactions, with current research spanning mechanobiology of coccidia, responses to food and water decontamination treatments, and transport dynamics of coccidia in soils. Aurélien also has a keen interest in amoeba-pathogen interactions.

Magali Casanova, also an associate professor in parasitology at Aix-Marseille University, contributes her expertise in amoeba-pathogen interactions at the molecular and cellular scales. Her research, covering phagocytosis, migration, and cytoskeleton reorganization in response to environmental modifications.

Together, Aurélien and Magali will undoubtedly contribute significantly to our ongoing projects and further elevate the scientific endeavors at LAI.

Welcome to the team! We are grateful for your decision to join us and look forward to the exciting journey ahead.

We are pleased to announce that our very own Valentine Seveau received the Thesis Prize Award of the AMU ED 352 (Doctoral School of Physics) for the year 2022.

Under the guidance of Marie-Pierre Valignat and Olivier Theodoly, Valentine examined the behavior of cells in response to environmental cues during her thesis, titled “Quantitative study of cell guidance in controlled microenvironments: atypical cases of rheotaxis and adhesive haptotaxis”

We extend our congratulations to Valentine for the well-deserved recognition! Her achievement demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary research for advancing scientific knowledge.