A consortium exploring the pathophysiology of ion transport and excitability
The Programme Stratégique IdEx (PSI) Ion Channels aims to fully exploit Université Côte d'Azur’s strengths and extend its scope by building a multidisciplinary approach to the pathophysiology of ion transport and excitability.
Its activities span the entire spectrum, from from basic science to translation and innovation, by combining:
Its activities span the entire spectrum, from from basic science to translation and innovation, by combining:
- Cutting edge techniques (ex vivo & in vivo electrophysiology, optopharmacology, transcriptomics, high-speed imaging);
- Integrative science (animal models, computational modeling and AI);
- Pathophysiological investigations (pain, migraine, cancer, heart disease, autism, intellectual disabilities, Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease, mental disorders, epilepsy);
- Therapeutic innovation (development of novel strategies in neurostimulation, pharmacology and precision medicine).
The PSI brings together leading teams from IPMC, LP2M, iBV, UR2CA, Inria, J. A. Dieudonné laboratory, and C3M with the goal of advancing cutting-edge research in ion transport and cellular excitability by:
- Training the next generation of researchers through competitive PhD fellowships in partnership with the EUR LIFE program;
- Enhancing University Côte d’Azur’s international reach through global training programs, research networks, and collaborations;
- Organizing high-level scientific events to foster knowledge exchange;
- Driving technological innovations and strengthening partnerships with industry and the University Hospital.
Organization
- Codirectors
- Scientific Steering Committee
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News
1. Kick-off meeting
The first “kick-off” PSI Ion Channel meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, and will welcome both consortium members and local master’s students.
2. PhD program
The PSI Ion Channel PhD program will launch its fellowship call in the first semester of 2026.