Faculté de Médecine

The Fundamental Medicine Section directs its research to the function of the human body and its alterations under the effects of disease. This research takes place from the molecular level to the whole organism. The mysteries of the brain and of interconnected neurons are deciphered by the Department of Neurosciences, whereas the genome is sequenced by the Department of Genetic Medicine and Development, which is also involved in the understanding of the stages of embryonic development. The immune system and cell migrations during embryogenesis or cancer are studied by the Department of Pathology and Immunology, whilst the Department of Cellular Physiology and Metabolism seeks to elucidate the cellular mechanisms implied in vascular diseases, obesity and diabetes. The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Medicine fights against viral diseases, like AIDS, but does not forget “the children of the moon”. Finally, the synthesis and structure of proteins have no secrets for the Department of Human Protein Science.

These themes are only a feH examples of all the research projects performed in the Section of Fundamental Medicine of the Faculty, presented on the Web site by department and group.