Join us for an inspiring open lecture by the esteemed Professor Jean-Laurent Casanova, the 2025 recipient of the Novo Nordisk Prize, awarded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Professor Jean-Laurent Casanova

Professor Jean-Laurent Casanova, Necker Medical School in Paris and The Rockefeller University in New York, leads groundbreaking research that has revolutionised our understanding of the role of genetics in infectious diseases. For decades, scientists believed that infections were determined solely by viruses and bacteria. But Professor Jean-Laurent Casanova’s groundbreaking research has revealed a more complex reality: our genes play a fundamental role in determining who gets seriously ill and who stays healthy.

Casanova’s research, spanning more than three decades, has shown that rare or not-so-rare genetic mutations can make some individuals particularly vulnerable to infections that others shrug off. His pioneering work has uncovered more than 70 genes that, when mutated, impair the body’s ability to fight off specific infections. This research has not only deepened our understanding of human immunity but also led to new possibilities for patient care—helping clinicians better predict, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases based on individual genetic profiles.

This lecture is a unique opportunity to delve into the groundbreaking research that earned Professor Casanova the prestigious Novo Nordisk Prize 2025 awarded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The lecture is open for all and free. Registration is required.

Deadline: Please register no later than 21 April 2025. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis.