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We organized a day dedicated to welcoming newcomers, allowing them to discover their laboratory, learn about their work environment, and be made aware of essential hygiene and safety rules for a smooth and stress-free daily routine. The day concluded with a musical quiz in a friendly atmosphere!
Thank you to the organizers and welcome to the new members of the ICR!

Congratulations to Julie Broggi, researcher in the PCR team, recipient of the 2026 Advanced Teacher-Researcher Award from the Organic Chemistry Division of the Société Chimique de France.
She was already named one of the 2025 Junior Chair laureates of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF)! 👏🎉
Well-deserved recognitions of the excellence and rigor of her scientific career !!

As part of the Collège de France's "Reactive and Intermediate Species" program, you can review Dr. Julie Broggi's lecture on organic super reducers online.
Free NHC carbenes are weak reducing agents, but their addition to certain electrophiles generates adducts that act as powerful super reducers capable of one- and two-electron transfers. Their tunable redox potential allows control of their reactivity and opens up applications in synthesis, materials science, and energy.

Dr. Blanche Krieguer completed her PhD at the ICR and the Mediterranean Institute of Marine Biodiversity and Ecology (IMBE), in collaboration with Sartorius. She studied the impact of three irradiation technologies (gamma, X-ray, and electron beam) on biopharmaceutical polymers. Her research demonstrates that these methods are equivalent in terms of material stability and properties, even at high doses, paving the way for alternatives such as X-ray sterilization in industrial applications.

They changed the world—and history remembers. Let's celebrate the role of women in scientific careers.

Let's also mention the publication of *Girls Are Perfect for Science*, a collaboration between the CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) and the Women and Science association, which encourages young women to pursue these fields.

Because despite the progress made, the road to equality in science is still long.

The ICR is involved in the new Institut Phocéen du Cœur et des Vaisseaux (IPCV - Phocaean Institute of the Heart and Vessels)
Objectives: To address the medical, environmental, and societal challenges of cardiovascular diseases ❤️
Cardiovascular diseases represent a major public health challenge and a challenge to the sustainability of healthcare systems. The institute aims to reduce their human, social, and economic burden, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable populations and health inequalities. 🩺

🏆Congratulations to Prof. Laurence Charles, winner of the 2025 Confirmed Researcher Award from the Physical Chemistry Division of the French Chemical Society and the SCF-Sud PACA 2026 Great Prize from the French Chemical Society ! !! 👏👏👏

ICR wraps up the year on a high note with its Annual General Meeting.

The CROPS team at the Institute of Radical Chemistry thanks the Roger PELLENC Foundation for supporting its research activities in the field of lithium metal batteries in 2025

Congratulations to Dr Isaure Sergent, who received the 2025 AMU thesis prize for her work on the contribution of ion mobility spectrometry to the decoding of digital polymers. This thesis was supervised by Prof. Laurence Charles from the SACS team and Dr Anouk Siri from the CT team.

From Vitrolles to Mirabeau-en-Luberon, and all the way to schools and college of Aix en Provence, Gardanne and Gréasque, our researchers shared their passion for chemistry with boundless enthusiasm!
Hands-on experiments, exciting demonstrations, and lively discussions helped spark curiosity among young budding scientists.
A wonderful opportunity to showcase research in a new light and inspire future vocations!
Special thanks to Béatrice Tuccio, Julie Broggi, Gérard Audran and Abdoulaye Sarr ! #FêtedelaScience

Meet Éric Besson, CMO team member, and member of the AMUtech interdisciplinary institute! Come ask questions, share ideas, and be amazed at the Festival of Sciences and Arts, organized by Aix-Marseille University.
📅 Join us on Thursday, September 18, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Mucem Forum.

Novachim marked its 40th anniversary of innovation and commitment at the heart of the Chemistry & Materials industry. This anniversary year was dedicated to recognizing the players transforming the chemistry of tomorrow!
Among the highlights of the event, Camille Nguyen, doctoral student in the SMBSO team, shone by embodying the new generation of female talent during an inspiring panel discussion: "Chemistry is feminine!"

Florence Chaspoul is a chemical engineer in the SMBSO team. She began her career in the private sector before joining the university through a research contract. Since 2001, she has been working on projects related to analytical chemistry, particularly in the fields of environment and health. She values the diversity of the projects, the scientific curiosity they foster, and the training of students.
If, like her, you would like to join the staff of ICR and AMU, please consult AMU’s job offers.

On July 1, 2025, the ICR gathered its staff on Frioul Island for a day of scientific lectures, a quiz, and a convivial dinner. It was a valuable occasion for exchange and sharing about the life of the institute. Many thanks to the organizing team!