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2026 – European DOHaD Conference
event From 14 Sept. 2026 to 16 Sept. 2026 Munich, Germany

European DOHaD Conference

Garance DALIX, a second-year doctoral student, has been awarded the Young Researcher Travel Grant for the European DOHaD Conference, which will be held in Munich from September 14 to 16, 2026. She has also been selected to give an oral presentation on Monday, September 14. Congratulations, Garance !
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24 July 2026

By: équipe site web

off-site day PHAN on May 4, 2026

Every year, the PhAN team organizes a day-long event held off-site, known as an “off-site day.” It is a special opportunity for work and reflection on various topics
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22 July 2026

By: UMR 1280 PhAN

Poster - FENS Forum 2026

Maëva Rebion, a second-year PhD student, presented her work as a poster at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) meeting, held in Barcelona from July 6 to 10, 2026. Her research focuses on the impact of indole derivatives from the gut microbiota on early neurodevelopment in mice.
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21 July 2026

By: UMR 1280 PhAN

Executive functions deserve special attention in children born preterm

Discover new scientific findings from research conducted in collaboration with clinicians and researchers at the PhAN Joint Research Unit!
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10 June 2026

By: UMR 1280 PhAN

A look back at the RESEED conference on June 4, 2026

RESEED (REcherche SciEntifiquE Durable) is a group composed of representatives from all the research laboratories within the SFR Bonamy (including UMR-PhAN) that is committed to assisting, informing, and proposing concrete solutions for the development of sustainable research practices. On June 4, RESEED organized an event for all SFR Bonamy staff titled: “Meeting and Sharing Experiences for Sustainable Research #1.” Following a presentation of RESEED by Vincent Sauzeau and Laurent Maillet from the University of Nantes, other speakers, François Delavat (USB2), Marine Trapani (Target), Pierre de Coppet (PhAN), and Sophie Barillé-Nion (CRCI2NA), took turns showcasing concrete achievements in laboratories, discussing communication strategies, and presenting action plans. It was also an opportunity to discuss successes, challenges encountered, and, above all, to propose solutions. Next, Mathieu Bouffard from the University of Nantes presented some aspects of Lab 1.5, after which the floor was opened to the sponsoring organizations. Matthieu Thépin for INSERM, Dylan Olivier for the CNRS, Gaelle Mourier-Bouchon for the University of Nantes, and Pierre-Yves Manach for INRAE outlined the ecological and societal transformation initiatives implemented at their respective institutions. The event concluded with a friendly reception that allowed for further discussion. The various activities and the afternoon’s program were very well received. The success of this initiative has already prompted the organizers to start thinking about the next edition (#2). Stay tuned…
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10 June 2026

By: INRAE

In DRC, documenting plants associated with breastfeeding - StimLactationPlants DRC Project - TSARA research network

The TSARA, research network, launched in 2022 by INRAE, CIRAD and 17 African partners, Transforming Food Systems and Agriculture through Research in Partnership with Africa, now brings together 38 institutions across Africa and Europe, working around nine themes: agroecology, water, soils, agroforestery, livestock, nutrition, One Health, labour and digital technologies. One of TSARA's current projects is to document plants associated with breastfeeding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Find out more with Francisca Ngenda Kabombo, a PhD student at PhAN, and Clair-Yves Boquien, a researcher at PhAN and co-supervisor of the thesis.
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10 June 2026

By: UMR 1280 PhAN

Congratulations to Lucie and Flavie - Student Communication Award

Lucie Castel and Flavie Simon, Master 2 students at the PhAN Joint Research Unit, received the communication award for their talks at the scientific symposium “Plasticity of the Gut-Brain Axis,” held as part of Nantes University’s Scientific Days on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Cité des Congrès in Nantes. Flavie Simon, supervised by researcher Odile Tresse, presented "Comparison of supernatants and EVs from beneficial bacteria on the intestinal immune response," and Lucie Castel, supervised by researcher Pieter Vancamp, presented "Effects of protein restriction on fetal development of the cortex in rats."
event From 02 July 2026 to 03 July 2026 Bias 1, 9 rue Bias, Nantes 44000

Summer school 2026: The many faces of metabolism, at the crossroads of physiology and disease

The Graduate School Health Sciences and Technologies is organizing the 3rd edition of its Summer School 2026, July 2&3. The master's and PhD's students from the Graduate School Health Sciences and Technologies, academics and professionals are invited to conferences, and workshops on the theme : " The many faces of metabolism, at the crossroads of physiology and disease ".
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04 June 2026

By: équipe site web

JANGO 2026

The central theme chosen for this 2026 edition in Rennes is metabolic flexibility. The full program—featuring introductory sessions for young scientists, short communications on ongoing nutrition research projects, and scientific keynote lectures—will be made available very soon on the official CRNH Ouest website.
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04 June 2026

By: équipe site web

2 new publications for Marie-Cécile Alexandre

The first publication concerns the impact of gestational diabetes on breast milk composition and follows on from the doctoral thesis of Paul Bobin. The second publication relates to the results of an interventional clinical study of pregnant women at risk of preterm birth.
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09 June 2026

By: équipe site web

RESEED: Meeting and sharing experiences for sustainable research

The unit's CSR group will be participating in an experience-sharing event for sustainable research.
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11 June 2026

By: équipe site web

Welcome to Our Master’s Students!

A special shout-out to our Class of 2026 Master’s students
event From 28 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 Paris

The 11th meeting of the Placental Francophonie Group (GFP)

The 11th meeting of the Placental Francophonie Group (GFP) will take place at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Paris on May 28-29, 2026. The aim of this symposium is to promote research on the placenta and associated obstetric disorders, to facilitate international French-speaking collaborations, and to encourage scientific and methodological exchanges in this field. This year, the GFP will offer two full days of lectures, seminars, and discussion sessions, bringing together researchers, academics, and clinicians specializing in the placenta and pregnancy-related diseases to discuss the latest scientific and medical advances in this area. Véronique Ferchaud-Roucher, a researcher at the UMR 1280 PhAN, has been invited to give a plenary lecture on placental physiology in the context of maternal obesity. The title of her presentation is “Maternal obesity alters the metabolism of phospholipids, ether lipids, and plasmalogens containing LCPUFAs in the human placenta: Fetal sex-specific differences.”
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event 29 May 2026 Session 8 - Room 150 - Cité des congrès - Nantes

Symposium on Gut-Brain Axis Plasticity - Nantes University Scientific Days

The gut-microbiota-brain axis is attracting increasing interest because it represents a major therapeutic target for many diseases. This essential bidirectional network connects the digestive system, including the enteric nervous system and the microbiota, the immune system and the brain. The microbiota-gut-brain axis regulates energy homeostasis, and its dysfunction contributes to metabolic diseases, particularly obesity and diabetes. In inflammatory diseases, it modulates the systemic immune response and intestinal permeability, promoting or limiting chronic inflammatory processes. Finally, in neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, gut dysbiosis and impaired gut-brain communication can disrupt both brain and digestive functions through mirror mechanisms. During this symposium, the PhAN and TENS units of the Institute of Diseases of the Digestive System (IMAD) will present and debate their latest findings on the plasticity of the gut-brain axis in various pathophysiological contexts. Discover the program: https://js.univ-nantes.fr/jassiste-aux-colloques/js26cl8 Register until May 11 !
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22 April 2026

By: UMR 1280 PhAN

Nutrition, a key factor of the first 1000 days of life - Ressources, the INRAE journal, n°9

Discover the contributions by researchers Patricia Parnet, Marie-Cécile Alexandre-Gouabau, and Hervé Blottière in the special section “Nutrition, a key factor of the first 1000 days of life” in Ressources, the INRAE journal, n°9. Did you know that nutrition is a key factor in the first 1000 days of the child's life? The first 1000 days of life, from conception through a child’s second birthday, are critical for health. Numerous studies show that the environment, including nutrition and family lifestyle, sustainably influences the physiology, behaviors and vulnerability to chronic diseases of the future adult. Breastfeeding, food diversification, and the development of the microbiome are crucial steps in this health trajectory. Link : https://www.inrae.fr/dossiers/lalimentation-facteur-cle-1000-premiers-jours-vie Enjoy the read, everyone!
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event From 04 June 2026 to 05 June 2026 Paris

AMICAL - 4th Scientific Conference

The AMICAL Research Group (Gut-Brain-Microbiome Axis and Eating Behavior) invites you to its upcoming annual scientific conference: abstract submissions and registration are now open.
event 15 April 2026 Nantes

Life Sciences Congress

Anaïs Halbert, Ph.D. student at the PhAN Joint Research Unit, will present at the 2026 Life Sciences Congress, which will take place on April 15. She will give a presentation entitled: “Bacteria, infants and extracellular vesicles: the hidden messages of the gut microbiota.” This congress is a opportunity to explore the diversity of biological research across many fields and to learn more about current scientific advances. It also allows students and early-career researchers to discover different topics and perhaps find their path in the world of research.
event From 19 Mar. 2026 to 21 Mar. 2026 Belgrade, Serbia

International congress "The microbiome throughout the Life"

Maxime Naour, a PhD candidate at UMR PhAN, will deliver an oral presentation entitled "Early-life exposures and functional maturation trajectories of the infant gut microbiome: Insights from a longitudinal meta-analysis" (Naour M, Dufeil A, Michel C, Chaffron S, Blottière H) at the international congress "The Microbiome Throughout the Life", held from March 19 to 21, 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia. This congress focuses on the role of the microbiome across all stages of life, from the perinatal period to aging, and its implications for human health. The study presented by Maxime Naour is based on a longitudinal meta-analysis of approximately 12,000 fecal metagenomes from 25 international pediatric cohorts, aiming to characterize the impact of perinatal exposures (mode of delivery, feeding practices, antibiotic exposure) on the functional maturation of the infant gut microbiome.
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02 June 2026

By: équipe site web

Welcome to Phuong do Truc LAM

We are delighted to welcome Phuong Do Truc Lam to our unit.
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05 March 2026

By: équipe site web

O'Tablo

Some peoples from the PHAN unit participated in creating the "O'Tablo" on the large blackboard in the IRS-un hall to present an important scientific fact in a simplified manner about "the first 1000 days
event 12 February 2026 Salle Maxi de Stereolux, Nantes

Nuit Blanche des Chercheur·es

La Nuit Blanche des Chercheur·es returns on 12 February to Stereolux and Halle 6 Ouest, in Nantes, with an ever-greater ambition: to bring the public together around a bold and multifaceted exploration of "resistance". Organised by Nantes Université in partnership with Stereolux, this free event, at the crossroads of research, art and culture, promises a unique immersion in the many facets of resistance yesterday, today and tomorrow. On the programme: captivating lectures, interactive workshops, inspiring mini-conferences, science dating, a show, arts-science performances, exhibitions, blind tests, DJ sets and more. More info at: nbc.univ-nantes.fr
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