About us

Institut Curie Research Center

Institut Curie is a major player in cancer research and cancer care. It comprises a hospital and a research center with more than 1,000 employees and a strong international presence. The mission of the Institut Curie Research Center is to advance fundamental research and translate scientific discoveries into improved cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, fostering a continuum between basic research and innovation for patient benefit.

Mission

Laboratory

Within the IRIS Unit (UMR9029/U1353), our team "Molecular Pathology and Preclinical Testing" (IMPACT) develops an integrated molecular oncology approach focused primarily on urothelial bladder carcinomas, with the aim of comprehensively characterizing the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor initiation, progression, and treatment response.