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.

Did you know that an employee can stop working immediately if they notice an imminent danger to their health or safety? This right, called the right of withdrawal, is legally protected to safeguard everyone.
To understand everything — definition, procedure to follow, and possible effects — consult the attached document.
An essential read to work safely and be fully aware of your rights!
Prepared by Vanessa Charrier – Representative at F4SCT



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Starting January 1, 2026, anyone who purchases or uses professional biocidal disinfectants must hold a Certibiocide certificate.
Without this individual certificate, both purchase and use will be illegal.
***At least one trained person per team/platform is required.***
The training lasts one day, is available online, and is valid for 5 years.
Contact your AP to find a suitable training.
A summary is available in this AP memo, along with the explanatory notice from the Ministry.
A few minutes of reading today, more safety tomorrow!


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Best wishes to everyone! A new year, new arrivals, and new challenges at the Neurocentre Magendie.
The NEO training supports you from day one to prevent risks and work safely.
- Also open to current staff
- Click here to discover the e-learning course !



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