The French Académie des sciences is establishing a Committee of Scientists for Ukraine to, among other things, welcome, accompany and support the Ukrainian scientific community, as well as the families of scientists, in their exile in France. Learn more
Created by Colbert in 1666, the French Academie des Sciences is an assembly of scientists, chosen among the most distinguished French and foreign specialists. It examines the political, ethical and societal issues surrounding the current and future scientific topics. The Academy reflects, anticipates, explains and pronounces itself, mainly through opinions and recommendations and takes position when necessary. It aims to provide policy makers with a framework of expertise, counsel and alert and more broadly to enlighten the debates and choices of our society. In addition, the French Académie des Sciences supports research, is committed to the quality of science education and promotes scientific life at the international level.
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Le prix Shaw 2018 en sciences de la vie et médecine vient d'être décerné à Mary-Claire King, membre associé étranger de l'Académie des sciences et professeur à l'université de Washington pour sa cartographie du premier gène de cancer du sein ("for her mapping of the first breast cancer gene").
