Stress, IMmunity, PAthogens Laboratory, SIMPA

A word from the Director :

« "The SIMPA Research Unit, created in 2013 by Prof. Jean-Pol FRIPPIAT, is a CNES and ESA partner laboratory whose primary mission is to elucidate the effects of stresses encountered in space on immunity, microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, microbiota) and the central nervous system in order to develop countermeasures to prevent the impact of these stresses on humans living in space. Our research also aims to gain a better understanding of the impact of chronic stresses on human health on Earth in the three areas explored, and therefore has a wider societal objective than Space, as stress is omnipresent in our terrestrial societies!" »

Our researches are important for the preparation of future long-duration space missions and have a broad societal interest because stress is omnipresent in our society.

We invite you to discover the activities of the SIMPA Laboratory during your visit of our web site.