L'institut du thorax research unit

L'unité de recherche de l'institut du thorax

Translational research : our strength
From the patient to target identification and medical management development
Understanding pathologies to better prevent
A common objective around cardiovascular, metabolic and respiratory diseases
State-of-the-art technologies
Core Facilities : Genomics, Bioinformatics & functional exploration

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Theses & HDR defenses
Theses & HDR defenses
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Documentary Résonances INSERM x EXALTIA
Documentary Résonances INSERM x EXALTIA
07/06/2026

A project initiated by Inserm, produced by Exaltia, and funded with the support of the ANR. Résonances is a cinematic experience that reveals Inserm’s scientific research through a sensory and memorable narrative. By setting Inserm as the backdrop for a poetic quest, the film takes us on a journey to the very heart of life.

Nantes prépare la santé du futur avec un nouveau séquenceur d’ADN haut-débit
Nantes prépare la santé du futur avec un nouveau séquenceur d’ADN haut-débit

La plateforme nantaise de recherche en génomique GenoA (Genomics Atlantic), vient d’acquérir un séquenceur d’ADN à très haut débit. Cet investissement d’un million d’euros porté par Nantes Université illustre le dynamisme des équipes scientifiques ligériennes dans le domaine de la médecine génomique. Leur ambition collective est de mieux diagnostiquer les maladies héréditaires et congénitales, les pathologies chroniques ou le cancer afin de mieux pronostiquer leur évolution et d’adapter la prise en charge du patient.

Discover the New Brochure of our Research Laboratory
Discover the New Brochure of our Research Laboratory
31/10/2025

Our lab unveils its new brochure, highlighting its research themes, key figures, and commitment to placing patients at the heart of science.

Chol-Tox project : Team IV obtains the "Equipe FRM" label
Chol-Tox project : Team IV obtains the "Equipe FRM" label
20/11/2025

The FRM has selected the Chol-Tox team’s project, “Study of cholesterol-induced lipotoxicity in cardiometabolic complications,” as one of this year’s laureates.

CRISTI European Project Launch
CRISTI European Project Launch
16/06/25 - 17/06/25

We are proud to coordinate a new European research program dedicated to inherited heart diseases. As we launch the CRISTI project, we are bringing together in Nantes this week the international researchers involved in this ambitious and transformative initiative for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.

Key Figures

  • 200
    Members
  • 2300
  • 41
    PhD students
  • Our research on cardiovascular diseases
  • Our research on cholesterol
  • Discovery of intracranial aneurysm gene (France3 Pays de la Loire)
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Updated on 30 July 2026.