PP Department

The Department of Physiology, Pathology (PP) is a multidisciplinary department with research teams located at various university research sites: PARCC, institut Cochin, Bichat, Necker, les Cordeliers, CHU Robert Debré, UFR Odontologie etc.

214 HDRs are part of this department, supervising 137 PhD students in 2025.

Research topics are very diverse, with the key words being:

Normal and pathological biological systems
– Homeostasis and integrative physiology
– Major metabolic pathways
– Cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, hepatic, renal, musculoskeletal, cutaneous and nervous systems (integrated aspects only, no cognitive aspects)
– Complex chronic diseases
– Endocrinology and hormone regulation

Development, reproduction and aging
– Embryonic development and tissue differentiation
– Reproduction and associated hormonal physiology
– Growth and physiological maturation
– Aging and senescence

Therapeutics and translational approaches
– Pharmacology and therapeutic strategies
– Precision and regenerative medicine
– Pathophysiological modeling and technological innovations