UPR 5301
Centre de recherches sur les macromolécules végétales
Created in 1966 under the supervision of CNRS, the Centre de Recherches sur les Macromolecules Vegetales (CERMAV) is a fundamental research center devoted to Glycosciences, with strong and multidisciplinary expertise that spans from chemistry, physical-chemistry, biology to material sciences. It covers all the areas related to carbohydrates, their in vivo and in vitro synthesis, their characterization, and their functions and applications. Specifically, the main research area of CERMAV is devoted to the studies of saccharidic molecules: sugars, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, glycoproteins and glycomaterials.
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Publication of the book “Essential Glyocobioloy fourth edition” (available free of charge)
Cermav participated in the writing of 3 articles of this book which is considered as the bible of glycobiologists. Click on the title for more information.
The Cosmetic Research Tour stops in Grenoble on April 29, 2022
Organized by The Cosmetic Valley, the University of Grenoble Alpes and the CNRS, the Cosmetic Research Tour aims to boost public/private collaboration for cosmetics. Click on the title for more information.
Redouane Borsali is appointed/elected member of the European Academy of Sciences - Engineering Division
The European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization. It brings together the most eminent scholars and engineers carrying out cutting-edge research and the development of cutting-edge technologies. One of its objectives is to promote fundamental research and excellence in science and technology. Click on the title for more information.
Maeva Touzard thesis defense on May 24th, 2022
Maeva Touzard completed her thesis at Cermav under the supervision of Laurent Heux (CNRS Research Director). It is entitled "Biomimetic materials of the plant cell wall and enzymatic modifications". Click on the title for more information.
The 2020 Catalán-Sabatier Award for Anne Imberty
After postponements due to the pandemic, Anne Imberty was able to receive the 2020 Catalán-Sabatier Award. Click on the site to access the content.
Publication of our activity brochure
Cermav publishes its activity brochure focused on recent scientific activities and events from 2017 to 2021. Click on the title to access it.