PhD Thesis Defense of Valentina Montoya-Brach

PhD Thesis Defense – Valentina Montoya-Brach

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (IBMP) is pleased to announce the PhD thesis defense of Valentina Montoya-Brach, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Strasbourg University in the field of Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Thesis Title

Study of the FRIENDLY Protein from Arabidopsis thaliana and Its Involvement in mRNA Localization and Translation in Plant Cells

Date and Time

Wednesday, 24 June 2026, at 14:30

Venue

IBMP, Strasbourg

Supervisor

Prof. Anne-Marie Duchêne
Professor, University of Strasbourg

Reviewers

• Prof. Claire Remacle, University of Liège
• Prof. Elena Rugarli, University of Cologne

Jury Member

• Dr. Rémy Merret, Research Director, IBMP-CNRS (Strasbourg)

Abstract

This thesis investigates the role of the FRIENDLY protein in Arabidopsis thaliana, focusing on its involvement in mRNA localization and translation within plant cells. The work aims to provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms that regulate gene expression and cellular organization in plants.

All interested colleagues, students, and researchers are welcome to attend.