CNRS Talents 2025 in Provence and Corsica

Each year, the awarding of the various CNRS medals is an important moment of recognition. This process pays tribute to those who contribute to the dynamism and renown of the institution, both in terms of research and innovation, and research support.

Discover the 2025 list on the Aix-Marseille site: congratulations to all the winners!

The Silver MedalCecilia

García Peñalosa is CNRS Research Director at the Aix-Marseille School of Economics (AMSE - Aix Marseille Université/CNRS). Winner of the 2025 Silver Medal for the originality, quality and importance of her work in economics, her research explores the complex interactions between growth, income distribution and gender inequality, drawing on theoretical, empirical and historical approaches. She has highlighted the role of educational policies, institutions and social norms in the dynamics of inequality. Her recent research focuses on the relationship between women's status and economic growth.
Find out more: Cecilia García Peñalosa

The CNRS Silver Medal recognizes researchers for the originality, quality and importance of their work, recognized both nationally and internationally.
 

Bronze Medal

Rémi Bos is a CNRS research fellow at the Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone (INT). His research explores how glial cells interact with neural circuits in the spinal cord to regulate our movements and reflexes, in both normal and pathological conditions. His recent work has shown that after spinal cord injury, certain motor disorders such as spasticity can be reduced by specifically targeting astrocytes, opening up new therapeutic avenues. 
Find out more: Rémi Bos

Achille Broggi is a CNRS research fellow at the Marseille-Luminy Immunology Center (CIML). His work focuses on the delicate balance between immunity and repair, exploring the dual role of interferon lambda. He is seeking to understand how this signal acts in the intestine, particularly in chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 
Further information: Achille Broggi

Maria Karoliina Lehtinen is a CNRS research fellow at the Computer Science and Systems Laboratory (LIS - Aix Marseille Université/CNRS). Specializing in formal methods, she tackles fundamental issues in theoretical computer science. Her work focuses on the interface between logic, automata and game theory to design efficient verification tools that guarantee the correct operation of software systems. 
Find out more: Karoliina Lehtinen

Aurélie Tchoghandjian is a CNRS research fellow at the Institute of Neurophysiopathology (INP - Aix Marseille Université/CNRS). Her work focuses on the vulnerabilities of gliomas, brain tumors known for their plasticity and resistance. Her approach aims to target both cancer cells and their microenvironment to prevent resistance mechanisms. 
More info: Aurélie Tchoghandjian

Sham Tlili is a CNRS research fellow at the Institut de biologie du développement de Marseille (IBDM - Aix Marseille Université/CNRS). Her work lies at the intersection of physics and developmental biology, exploring the physical laws governing the formation of living tissues. She focuses on gastruloids, embryonic organoids, to decipher the mechanisms of cellular self-organization. 
Find out more: Sham Tlili

The CNRS Bronze Medal recognizes the first work of researchers who are specialists in their field. This distinction is an encouragement to pursue research that is already well underway and fruitful.
 

The Crystal Medal

LaurenceCaillat is a CNRS research engineer at the Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM - Aix Marseille Université/CNRS). Her role is crucial to the success of scientific projects, checking that products meet performance, reliability, resistance and safety requirements. She has contributed to major projects such as Antares, KM3Net and the Euclid space telescope. 
More info: Laurence Caillat

Nicolas Jullien is a CNRS research engineer at theInstitute of Neurophysiopathology (INP - Aix Marseille Université/CNRS). He enjoys solving complex problems by inventing tailor-made tools. He co-created LiCoRNE, a software program widely used in French research animal houses, and designs molecular biology tools and viral vectors. 
Further information: Nicolas Jullien

Donia Landoulsi is an amU research engineer at the DICE (International, Comparative and European Rights) laboratory. She is the administrative manager of the DICE laboratory and initiated DICE Éditions, a collection of digital legal reference books and an open-access journal, making legal research more accessible. 
More info: Donia Landoulsi

Laurent Loiseau is a CNRS research engineer at the Laboratoire de Chimie Bactérienne (LCB - Aix Marseille Université/CNRS). He has been exploring the mechanisms of the microbial world for over thirty years, helping to elucidate several key mechanisms of bacterial metabolism, from the detection of pollutants to the study of oxidative stress. 
Further information: Laurent Loiseau

Michel Marcos is an amU research engineer at the Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille (LAM - amU/CNRS/CNES). Precision optician at the Marseille Astrophysics Laboratory (LAM), he has won awards for his unique expertise in precision optics. He manufactures nanometric precision optical mirrors for cutting-edge astronomy, contributing to the detection of new exoplanets. 
Find out more: Michel Marcos

Cristophe Vilmen is a CNRS research engineer at the Centre de Résonance Magnétique Biologique et Médicale (CRMBM - CNRS/Aix Marseille Université). He designs original analysis and measurement instruments for magnetic resonance experiments on humans and small animals. It manufactures biomechanical and electronic modules, as well as radiofrequency antennas. 
To find out more: Christophe Vilmen

Crystal Medal is awarded to men and women working in research support who, through their creativity, technical expertise and sense of innovation, contribute alongside researchers to the advancement of knowledge and the excellence of French research.