Sorbonne Université / Station Biologique de Roscoff

SU is Sorbonne University is a multidisciplinary, research-intensive, world-class university. Located in the heart of Paris, with a regional presence, it is committed to the success of its students and to meeting the scientific challenges of the 21st century. Thanks to its 55,300 students, 6,400 academic researchers and partner researchers, and 3,600 administrative and technical staff who make it a daily reality, Sorbonne University promotes diversity, creativity, innovation and openness to the world.

SU experts participating in the MICROBE project:

  • Ian Probert worked for the Algobank culture collection at the University of Caen before moving to the Roscoff Marine Station in 2007. Along with development of the RCC over the last 15 years, Ian has been involved in research focussing mainly on haptophytes, including taxonomy, exology and evolution. 
  • Priscilla Gourvil is working as Roscoff Culture Collection curator and brings in expertise in algal culturing.
  • Charles Bachy is a senior scientist with expertise in marine microbiology, evolution, ecology and systematics. 
  • MIchele Grego is a senior scientist supporting MICROBE.

Link: Sorbonne University

Link: Station Biologique de Roscoff