PhD Thesis Defense – Grégory Renard

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (IBMP) is pleased to announce the PhD thesis defense of Grégory Renard, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Strasbourg University in the field of Life and Health Sciences – Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Thesis Title

Mitochondrial Dynamics in the Model Plant Arabidopsis thaliana: Identification of Candidate Proteins and Study of FRIENDLY

Date and Time

Monday, 6 July 2026, at 2:00 PM

Venue

IBMP, Strasbourg

Supervisor

Prof. Anne-Marie Duchêne
Professor, University of Strasbourg

Reviewers

Dr. Morgane Michaud
Research Director, CNRS, University of Grenoble

Prof. David Macherel
Professor, INRAE, University of Angers

Jury Member

Dr. José Gualberto
Research Director, CNRS, University of Strasbourg

Invited Expert

Dr. Hélène Zuber
Research Director, CNRS, University of Strasbourg

Abstract

This thesis explores mitochondrial dynamics in Arabidopsis thaliana, with a particular focus on the identification and characterization of proteins involved in mitochondrial behavior and function. The work includes an in-depth study of the FRIENDLY protein and its role in maintaining mitochondrial organization and dynamics in plant cells.

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