2026
April 8th
April 15th
young Marie-Curie with DNA helix, chromosomes, and cell graphics
International course

Genome Dynamics: Cell Identity, Regulation and Evolution

This course will investigate the full spectrum of genome biology, from chromatin organization and imaging to epigenetics, mobile DNA, and evolutionary dynamics. Through six focused sessions, internationally recognized experts will present their latest findings related to the identification and functional characterization of the noncoding genome and discuss novel concepts in genome regulation and evolution, with a strong emphasis on experimental and computational tools. Thematic sessions will include cutting-edge single-cell and translational approaches to unravel cellular plasticity and heterogeneity, interrogate gene regulation, and trace genome evolution in physiology and disease.

This course will offer to young students and research fellows the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and discuss their work with an international scientific community in a warm and stimulating environment at the Institut Curie in Paris.

Cours en English
6 ECTS
Registration deadline

Intervenants

Maria ABAD - UK

Asifa AKHTAR - DE

Marek BARTOSOVIC - SE

Rebecca BERRENS - UK

Camille BERTHELOT - FR

Wendy BICKMORE - UK

Giovanni CIRIELLO - CH

Daniele FACHINETTI - FR

Anne FERGUSON-SMITH - UK

Luca GIORGETTI - CH

Trevor GRAHAM - UK

Muzz HANIFFA - UK

Johan JAKOBSSON - SE

Lucie LAPLANE - FR

Reini LUCO - FR

Jeffrey MOLD - SE

Elisa ORRICHIO - CH

Marina PINSKAYA - FR

Charlotte PROUDHON – FR

Leandro QUADRANA - FR

Zhou XU - FR

Judith ZAUGG - CH

Plus d’informations

Objectifs

The participants of the course will have an opportunity to:

  • enlarge their knowledge in the field thanks to conferences animated by internationally renewed scientists;
  • present their own research during the Poster sessions and discuss it with colleagues;
  • train their communication skills in English;
  • establish or enlarge their professional network;
  • get insights into career development in academic research and beyond.

Infos pratiques

Application procedure

Register through the website (motivation statement, CV, and reference letter)

 

Sessions

1: Structure & imaging in genomics

2: Epigenetics & gene regulation

3: Translational Strategies in genomics

4: Mobile DNA

5: Cell identity and clonality

6: Genome Evolution

 

Other activities

  • Welcome cocktail – April 8th
  • Elevator Pitch – April 8th   
  • Round Tables
  • Poster sessions – 3 sessions
  • Visit of Marie Curie Museum and Curie platforms

Coffee and lunch are provided

Infos sur les ECTS

6 ECTS accredited by Sorbonne Université (MU5BM429)

Comité scientifique

Borgman Kyra (Single-cell initiative, IC, Paris)

Bost Pierre (UMR 3244, IC, Paris)

Bourc’his Deborah (UMR 3215, IC, Paris - FR)

Donada Alessandro  (UMR168, IC, Paris - FR)

Drinnenberg Ines (UMR 3664, IC, Paris - FR)

Perié Leila (UMR168, IC, Paris - FR)

Vallot Céline (UMR 3244, IC, Paris - FR)

Partenaire(s)

Selection result
20 February 2026
There is no registration fee for this course

Effectif maximum

Nombre de places max.
35 people

Nos sponsors

Organisation

  • Advanced Training Office - Institut Curie

Marina Pinskaya (UMR 3244, IC, Sorbonne Université, Paris - FR)

Iro Triantafyllakou (UMR 3244, IC, Paris - FR)

Antonin Morillon (UMR 3244, IC, Paris - FR)

Lieu
Institut Curie - Amphithéâtre Constant Burg
12 rue Lhomond
75005, Paris - France