Laboratories and Research Centers

Modeling

Laboratoire J.A. Dieudonné

This mathematics research laboratory is a Joint Research Unit - UMR No. 7351 - attached to the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University Côte d'Azur. The laboratory brings together 137 researchers and faculty researchers, 15 administrative staff members and research assistant engineers and 71 doctoral and post-doctoral fellows. The laboratory is organized into 6 teams with specific expertise in modeling (PDEs, probabilities, dynamic systems, topology) and statistics applied to neuroscience. It also includes a neurophysiologist who works (among other things) on collecting cortex slice data using multielectrode array technology.

Laboratoire d'Informatique, Signaux et Systèmes de Sophia Antipolis (I3S) 

The I3S laboratory is one of the most important research laboratories of the Côte d'Azur in the field of information and communication sciences, and was one of the first installed on the Sophia Antipolis technology site. Its staff of over 300 people includes some 100 faculty researchers mainly from 3 components of the University: Polytech Nice Sophia (the engineering school of UCA), the Faculty of Sciences and the IUT. The laboratory also houses 20 CNRS researchers and 13 Inria researchers, as well as some 20 technical and administrative staff members. Nearly 90 doctoral fellows, a dozen postdoc fellows, 60 master's or engineering school students complete the workforce. The I3S combines expertise in data mining, deep learning, modeling by discrete systems, and simulation of neural network. The I3S Modeling Simulation and Neurocognition team straddles the I3S and the LJAD laboratories and shares a research engineer in scientific computing.

Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique (INRIA)

Inria is a national research institute dedicated to digital sciences that employs 2,600 people to meet the challenges of computer science and mathematics. Inria is organized into "project teams" that bring together researchers with complementary skills around a focused scientific project. Members of Inria are specialized in modeling, data acquisition and processing (in particular EEG, MRI), and IT solutions.

Laboratoire d'Electronique, Antennes et Télécommunications (LEAT) 

LEAT is a Joint Unit of the University Côte d'Azur and the CNRS (UMR No. 7248). Its scientific work focuses on two main fields: the first concerns antennas, electromagnetism and microwaves and the second includes communicating objects, optimization of wireless networks, embedded systems and systems on Chip (SoC). The LEAT counts 69 members, 31 permanent and 38 non-permanent (doctoral, post-doctoral fellows, etc.). One of the research areas where LEAT is specialized is the design of neuromorphic maps.

L’Institut de Physique de Nice (InPhyNi)

The Physics Institute of Nice (InPhyNi) is a new institute concentrating on fundamental physics and innovation. The activities of InPhyNi are divided into three main fields, Waves and Quantum Physics, Photonics, and Nonlinear Physics, Complex Fluids and Biophysics. It specializes more particularly in nonlinear optics / laser physics, which can be used as a complementary solution for the hardware implementation of neural networks, as compared with neuromorphic cards.

Institut de Chimie de Nice (ICN)

The ICN, directed by Prof. Uwe J. Meierhenrich is a research laboratory of Université Côte d'Azur associated with the CNRS (UMR No. 7272). The ICN is organised into four research teams: the "Flavours - Fragrances - Synthesis - Modelling" team, the "Bioactive Molecules" team, the "Human and Environmental Radiochemistry" team and the "Eco-Compatible Materials and Polymers" team. The ICN also includes a Technology Platform, composed of three common services (NMR, mass spectrometry and molecular modelling).

Biology

Institut de Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire (IPMC)

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (IPMC) is a multi-thematic research center in biology, associating the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University Côte d'Azur, located in the exceptional environment of Sophia-Antipolis. The 20 world-class research teams benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and a high level of expertise in molecular and cellular biology, imaging, cytometry, biomolecule analysis, electrophysiology, functional genomics and integrative biology. The IPMC specializes in the treatment of migraine and Alzheimer's disease by studying the functioning of ion channels.

Institut de Biologie Valrose (iBV)

The Institute of Biology Valrose (IBV) in Nice is an international research center funded by the CNRS, INSERM, University Côte d'Azur, the Regional Cancer Research Center and the EU. The focus of the Institute is to understand the basic principles governing the development of normal cells, tissues and embryos and those leading to pathogenesis and cancer. The IBV brings together research teams with complementary areas of expertise and a common interest in translating basic research into knowledge applied at the hospital. Some of the IBV members are more particularly specialized in the cortical development.

Laboratoire de Physiomédecine Moléculaire (LP2M)

The projects of the Laboratory of Molecular PhysioMedecine (LP2M) focus on renal, vascular, muscular, neurosensory and bone physiology as well as inflammation and cancer. The LP2M studies the mechanisms of oxidative stress and its protection, the causes and effects of inflammation, the regulation of intracellular pH and the regulation of membrane potential. One of the main research topics of the LP2M is the study of membrane potentials. The laboratory also specializes in neurosensory physiology.
 

Cognition

Bases, Corpus, Langage (BCL)

The BCL Laboratory of Linguistics and Psycholinguistics is under the dual supervision of the CNRS and the University Côte d'Azur, and has close to one hundred members: researchers, faculty researchers, associates, engineers, technicians, doctoral fellows and administrative staff. The field of study of BCL is language, from its cognitive architecture to its most concrete discursive or textual practices. It conducts multidisciplinary studies specific to cognitive sciences, at the crossroads of linguistics, psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Language and its characteristics are the basis for studying its functioning but also for studying the memory system and probabilistic processes of anticipation and prediction, fundamental to understanding and modeling the functioning of the neurocognitive system.

Laboratoire d'Anthropologie et de Psychologie Cliniques, Cognitives et Sociales (LAPCOS)

This interdisciplinary laboratory spans several disciplines: anthropology, social psychology, clinical, occupational psychology, neuropsychology, sociology, human movement sciences (STAPS), educational sciences and psychology, art history. LAPCOS carries out research activities in the fields of neuropsychology and developmental psychology.

Groupe de Recherche en Droit, Economie, Gestion (GREDEG)

GREDEG is a research laboratory in Law, Economics and Management. Its 93 researchers and faculty researchers conduct theoretical and applied research in seven core projects with a multidisciplinary focus. One of its research programs focuses more particularly on the experimental and cognitive economy.

Laboratoire de Motricité Humaine, Expertise Sport Santé (LAMHESS)

The LAMHESS  is a multidisciplinary thematic laboratory in Sport Sciences centered on the physiological, neurosciences, epidemiological and psychosociological determinants of Human Motricity in two fields of application: high-level sport and the concept of physical vulnerability in public health. The LAMHESS works in particular on the links between physical effort and cognitive abilities.

Laboratoire d'Innovation et Numérique pour l'Education (LINE)

The LINE is a research unit in education and training sciences at Université Côte d'Azur. The "Creativity", "Pedagogical Engineering" and "University Pedagogy" axes structure LINE's research programme. The positioning of LINE aims at developing collaborative research between teacher-researchers and actors in the field of education and pedagogical innovation within the Université Côte d'Azur and internationally.

Health

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (CHUN)

The University Hospital Center (CHU) is a public health institution. It has a triple role of care, education and research. The CHU of Nice is particularly involved in an FHU InovPain program for the treatment of pain, in partnership with iBV, I3S and the company MXM.

Centres Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherche (CMRR)

The main actions of the Memory Resource and Research Center (CMRR) concern patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Since 1990, the CHU of Nice has been studying memory disorders. The team from the Memory Center is a member of the European Alzheimer's disease consortium and is actively involved in defining the missions of the French Alzheimer Plan. The CoBTek team works in the field of mental illness (Alzheimer among others) using information and communication techniques and particularly imaging and video processing techniques. They are also collaborating with the Fédération de Recherche Interventions en Santé (FRIS) of Université Côte d'Azur.