Jean-Luc Legras National Node Coordinator (BELSPOINRAE SPO Montpellier), France
Mariana Ferrari Expert (IP), France
Michel-Yves Mistou Expert (IPCIRM-INRAE), France
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France is a founding member of MIRRI-ERIC since 2022 and proudly hosts the MIRRI-France Node, which coordinates the activities of France partners. These are represented by two institutions: the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) and the Institut Pasteur (IP). Within INRAE, the Microbiology and Food Chain Department (MICA) established the International Centre for Microbial Resources (CIRM), which collaborates with five microbiological resource centres. The Institut Pasteur hosts the Biological Resource Centre (CRBIP), a comprehensive biobank infrastructure encompassing a collection of both microbial and human specimens. The MIRRI-France Node plays a crucial role in microbial resource management, applied microbiology and biotechnology, supporting scientific advancements and industrial applications. It collaborates closely with research institutes and private enterprises to ensure access to high-quality microbial materials. |
SERVICES PROVIDED
Functional genomics and proteomics services to support industrial and academic research initiatives. R&D partnerships with academia and industry to drive innovation and enhance microbial applications across multiple sectors |
Collection, maintenance and supply of microorganisms with facilitated access to a wide range of equipment, analytical platforms, and expertise. Biotechnological services for pharmaceutical and food industries, leveraging cutting-edge microbial applications
Research in microbial biodiversity and systematics, focusing on strain characterization, evolutionary studies and taxonomic advancements
Training in microbial biobank management, including conservation techniques, regulatory compliance, and advanced methodologies
List of Partners
- CRBIP-PCC - Collection of cyanobacteria of the Institut Pasteur
- CRBIP-CVIP - Collection of Viruses of the Institut Pasteur
- CRBIP-CIP - Collection of bacteria of the Institut Pasteur
- CRBIP-CNCM - National Collection of Microorganisms associated with patents
- CIRM-Levures - Yeasts collection
- CIRM-CF - Filamentous fungi collection
- CIRM-CFBP - Pathogenic bacteria collection
- CIRM-BIA - Food associated bacteria collection
- CIRM-CFBP - Plant associated bacteria collection
