In this AP Information Bulletin, discover the latest regulatory changes and the requirements you need to be aware of for your research activities. Please do not hesitate to contact your APs or L2 representatives for further information. To find out more, you can also consult the useful links provided below.
* Inserm Pro – Preparation and conservation of human body elements: https://pro.inserm.fr/rubriques/en-labo/recherche-responsable/droit-de-la-recherche/preparation-et-conservation
* CODECOH Portal: https://appliweb.dgri.education.fr/appli_web/codecoh/IdentCodec.jsp


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You handle liquid nitrogen? Remember to gear up!Visor, cryogenic gloves with cuffs, appropriate long-sleeved lab coat, overboots to wear over closed-toe shoes, and long pants without cuffs: this personal protective equipment is essential to protect yourself from the risks associated with handling liquid nitrogen.To learn the right reflexes, watch this short Inserm video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L30gFikywfw

Our brains have been working hard… and here are our summer champions!
After taking on the challenge of the MOT des AP Summer Game, Estelle (Abrous Team), Charlotte and Gabriel (PUMA – Genotyping Platform) have made it to the podium!
Congratulations to all three of them!

Take a break and enjoy our summer word game!
This game is also an opportunity to highlight the importance of fire prevention. Regular training sessions are available to help you develop the right reflexes in the event of a fire. We encourage you to take part to stay informed and well prepared.
You can send your answer to fanny.farrugia@inserm.fr until August 31st. Goodies are up for grabs!
Have a wonderful summer everyone!


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As a precautionary principle, any exposure to isoflurane is prohibited for pregnant women or women planning a pregnancy in the short term. The objective is to reduce exposure as much as possible in order to ensure long-term protection of users.
To protect yourself: adopt good practices (masks adapted to the species and age, flow rate verification, filter monitoring, etc.), and take breaks to allow renewal of ambient air.
In parallel, Prevention Assistants are organizing to better assess the risks related to residual anesthetic vapors and to propose appropriate preventive measures.


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Every external contractor intervention in the laboratory may involve risks. But don’t worry: the prevention plan is here to help you anticipate hazards, coordinate activities, and ensure a safe and efficient intervention.
There is no Plan B: better preparation means better safety!
To learn more about the content of a prevention plan, click here.
And now that you know why and how to do it, go to:
K/MaintenanceEquipementsU1215/PLANS DE PREVENTION/2026/MODELES
… and it’s your turn!



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Keyboard too high? Mouse too far? These small details can cause pain and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Adopt the right habits: adjust the height, bring your tools closer, and keep your wrists aligned.
A few simple adjustments are enough to protect your comfort and health.
Check out these tips from Inserm to help you.


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The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) today announced it will award $1 million in Distinguished Investigator Grants to 10 senior scientists conducting innovative research in neurobiological and behavioral science.

The $100,000, one-year grants will support studies focused on critical mental health challenges, including depression, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, cocaine use disorder, and chronic cannabis use. The awards are funded by the WoodNext Foundation and mark the third year of a five-year, $5 million commitment to support BBRF’s Distinguished Investigator Grants program.

Aline Desmedt, Ph.D., NeuroCenter Magendie U1215 (INSERM, France), has developed an animal model that reproduces in mice the two memory components of PTSD: traumatic hypermnesia—the intense, involuntary, and recurrent re-experiencing of traumatic memories, often presenting as flashbacks or intrusive thoughts; and contextual amnesia, i.e., remembering details or events but forgetting the surrounding circumstances. This distinguishes PTSD-like memory from normative fear memory. This project seeks to identify neural mechanisms underlying the switch to and from pathological (PTSD-like) to normative fear memories. In animal models, the team will investigate the fate and representation of the “memory engram” during the formation, prevention, and normalization of trauma representation. The aim is to determine the extent to which a memory trace is transformed when (re)contextualized traumatic memory is normalized, shedding light on neurobiological mechanisms that could inform development of new therapeutic and preventive strategies.