Direction des sciences du vivant

Varian, Inc. - now a part of Agilent Technologies, is a leading supplier of research MRI and NMR systems, with an installed base of several thousand systems worldwide. Our MRI systems are used in life sciences, drug development, agricultural and materials research. Our unique approach to magnetic resonance instrument design offers high-performance, configurable, and integrated systems for pre-clinical and human imaging, micro-imaging, and spectroscopy. Varian MRI Systems offer a comprehensive library of applications and powerful, flexible programming tools for rapid development of advanced techniques. Varian imaging systems range in field from 2 to 16 Tesla and in bore size from 5 to 90 cm. For more information, visit www.varianinc.com or www.agilent.com.

Ipsen is a global biotechnology specialty care group with total sales in excess of 1 billion euros in 2009, and total worldwide staff of more than 4,400. Its strategy is based on fast growing specialty care drugs in oncology, endocrinology, neurology and hematology, and primary care drugs, which significantly contribute to research financing. This strategy is also supported by an active policy of partnerships. Ipsen’s specific Research & Development (R&D) centers and peptide & protein engineering platform give the Group a competitive edge. Almost 900 people are dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative drugs for patient care. In 2009, R&D spend reached close to €200 million, representing more than 19% of total Group sales. Ipsen’s shares are traded on Segment A of Euronext Paris (stock code: IPN, ISIN code: FR0010259150). Ipsen’s shares are eligible to the “Service de Règlement Différé” (“SRD”) and the Group is part of the SBF 120 index. For more information on Ipsen, visit our website at www.ipsen.com.

The Paris School of Neuroscience (ENP) is a network of excellence in Paris region. The objective of the ENP is to increase the synergy of Neuroscience labs in Paris area and their international visibility. It comprises around 80 research groups (including several at Neurospin and Mircen). The ENP was created by the Ministry of Research 3 years ago as a private foundation sponsored by CEA, CNRS, Inserm, and two universities (UPMC, Paris-Sud 11), now joined by Paris-Descartes, with a total capital close to 18 M€. Since 2007 the ENP has launched several programs: a PhD program open to outstanding students initially trained outside France, start-up support for young group leaders arriving in Paris region (chairs of excellence), sabbatical stays of international scientists in ENP labs, and initial support for post-docs. ENP also funds collaborative research programs and the organization of Symposia, Conferences, Workshops, and Thematic Schools. www.paris-neuroscience.fr

Tecniplast France, SAS, est la filiale commerciale française du Groupe Italien Tecniplast Spa et IWT créée il y a un peu plus de 60 ans. Leader dans sa spécialité, elle conçoit, fabrique et distribue des gammes d’équipements destinées aux départements de zootechnie des laboratoires de recherche publique et pharmaceutiques au plan mondial.
Tecniplast est un fournisseur de solutions intégrées et attache une grande importance à la formation de ses utilisateurs. La société satisfait pleinement aux normes de certification les plus exigeantes du marché et en particulier à celles environnementales (référentiel Iso 14040:2006 ; Iso 14044:2006).
Tecniplast est fière de pouvoir activement contribuer au développement de la Recherche. L’ensemble de ses collaborateurs est animé par la même passion et partage les mêmes valeurs : proximité, authenticité, responsabilité et compétence basée sur l’expérience partagée avec ses clients.

The Noveprim Group, established in 1990, has developped into a world repute breeder and supplier of high quality Mauritian Cynomolgus monkeys, offering 20 years of expertise in its field.
The Mauritius Cyno has the unique advantage of being naturally SPF, and is thus free from B-virus, SRV, STLV, SV40, filovirus, and from a number of other contaminants.
The group presently operates 9 separate breeding and quarantine sites in Mauritius and a holding facility in Spain to offer housing and ageing services to European customers. Noveprim cynos are now exported worldwide, although Noveprim’s historical market remains in Europe with longlasting relationships with French customers like the CEA.
The company is ISO certified, AAALAC accredited and is approved by the British Home Office.

La Société des Neurosciences est une association scientifique regroupant aujourd'hui plus de 2500 membres francophones travaillant dans tous les domaines des Neurosciences, de la recherche fondamentale à la recherche clinique. Elle a pour but de promouvoir le développement des neurosciences dans tous les domaines. Elle participe au rayonnement international de la recherche effectuée dans les pays francophones, en s'associant à d’autres sociétés telles que la « Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) » ou la « International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO). Elle mène des actions scientifiques conjointes avec ces autres sociétés, sur des thématiques spécifiques, au plan national, en Europe et dans le monde entier. Pour en savoir plus : www.neurosciences.asso.fr