In the framework of the 2009 French science week, the IBS organized a 4-day event :
– “Proteins revealed” : From November 18 to 20, 2009, the IBS welcomed secondary school pupils
– “Perspectives on Life at the Molecular Level” : On November 21st, 2009, biologists, chemists et physicists from three different Institutes invited the lay public to discover DNA, proteins and cells.
A hundred school pupils attended a general presentation about proteins, methods used to determine their structure and also careers in research. After this talk they visited laboratories and conducted experiments.
On Saturday, November 21, a large family audience (158 people) was able to enjoy a wide range of activities
Photo credit : IBS/O.Kaikati
About fifty volunteers were mobilized to welcome secondary school pupils and the lay public and helped to make it a successful event.