UPRI - Own Research and Innovation Unit
UPRI is a laboratory developing high-level research that combines academic excellence, innovation and a strong potential for socio-economic impact.
The UPRI at Avignon University brings together three Thematic Research and Innovation Teams (ERITs).
Management of UPRI
Grégory Durand
ERIT PSII - Plant Science, Interactions and innovation
ERIT PSII focuses on the issues of pesticide reduction and adaptation to climate change. The primary scientific objective is to study the mechanisms by which plants respond to stress. ERIT PSII's current research project has two main focuses: 1) the effects of UV radiation flashes as a means of stimulating the natural defences of cultivated plants against disease; 2) the effects of biostimulants and basic substances on plant tolerance to abiotic stresses and on the durability of defences against biotic aggressors.
Organization
Director: Laurent Urban
Contact
ERIT SAFE - Bioactive Amphiphilic Systems and Eco-compatible Formulations
The scientific theme of ERIT SAFE, centred on expertise in the chemistry of amphiphilic molecules, is divided into two areas of research:
Area 1: Synthesis of biocompatible surfactants and design of sono-activatable formulations for theranostics: these formulations are perfluorocarbon emulsions or nanoemulsions, with or without active ingredients, designed for the diagnosis and therapy of cancerous tumours.
Area 2: Design of eco-compatible formulations for and/or from green chemistry: extraction/encapsulation of natural products, dry formulations.
Organization
Management: Christine Pepin
Contact
christine.pepin@univ-avignon.fr
ERIT S2CB - Synthesis and Bio-organic Colloidal Systems
With recognised expertise in organic and polymer synthesis, S2CB researchers develop (macro)molecules for the study of therapeutic targets, mainly membrane proteins.
They are also interested in the physico-chemical analysis of the assemblies formed by these molecules in water in order to take a rational approach to the development of new structures.
They carry out their research projects through collaborations with public and industrial partners in these application areas, in particular with the joint Chem2staB laboratory.
Organization
Management: Grégory Durand
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Mis à jour le 4 February 2025