Curie Institute (Paris)
scientific research center
The Curie Institute or Institut Curie is one of the leading medical research centres in the world. It is a private non-profit foundation for research into cancer. It is located in Paris, France.[1]
| Formation | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Type | Governmental organisation |
| Purpose | Fundamental research |
| Headquarters | 26 rue d'Ulm 75005 Paris |
Official language | French |
President | Thierry Philip |
| Website | institut-curie |
History
changeIt was founded by Marie Curie and got state approval as a foundation in 1921.
Research
changeThere are several hundred research staff at the Institute. Institut Curie does not offer undergrduate degrees, but does award Ph.D.s.
Hospital
changeInstitut Curie runs the Hôpital Claudius Régaud, a cancer treatment hospital.
Nobel laureates
changeFive Nobel prizes are attached to the Institute's researchers.
- Marie Curie, Physics, 1903
- Marie Curie. Chemistry, 1911
- Pierre Curie, Physics
- Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie, Chemistry, 1935
- Pierre-Gilles de Gennes
Famous alumni
change- Marie Curie, physicist and chemist
References
change- ↑ "Institut Curie, fight and research against cancer". Archived from the original on 2010-10-04. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
Other websites
change- Marie Curie Archived 2009-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
