The Institut Cancer & Immunologie hosted a Keynote Seminar by Jacky Goetz from the Tumor Biomechanics Lab at CRBS in Strasbourg in January 2026, entitled “Mechanics tune & shape metastasis”.

The event included a tutored seminar held online on January 26, co-animated by Pierre-Henri Puech, followed by the Keynote lecture on January 27 at the Hexagone on the Luminy campus and via Zoom.

This seminar brought together researchers and students for insightful discussions on the mechanical regulation of tumor metastasis. We warmly thank Jacky Goetz for his inspiring talk and stimulating discussions.

We were delighted to host Jay Groves from the University of California, Berkeley, during his recent visit to Marseille. He was warmly welcomed by Pierre-Henri Puech (LAI) and Kheya Sengupta (CINaM). As part of the CENTURI Seminar Series, Jay Groves delivered a captivating talk titled:
“Phase transitions, mechanics, and stochastic timing in signal transmission from single T cell receptors.” His visit sparked rich and stimulating discussions on T cell activation, biomolecular condensates, and the biophysics of immune signaling, fostering valuable exchanges across multiple research teams. It was a real pleasure to welcome him and engage in thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of physics and immunology.
We extend our sincere thanks to Jay Groves for his inspiring visit and contribution.

On January 10, 2025, a half-day “TPR2 Inserm Meeting” at Hexagone, was held to bring together the four single-teams and shared services housed in TPR2 building.
This convivial event gave the building’s staff the opportunity to meet each other and consider new opportunities for collaborations.
The event ended with a traditional “Galette des rois”.