SFBBM Junior Section

A space dedicated to early-career scientists in biochemistry and molecular biology.

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By young scientists, for young scientists

A collective dynamic to advance research

The SFBBM Junior Section was created in 2023 and aims to bring together young scientists under 36 to build a community in France, following a “by the young, for the young” approach. We also offer activities throughout the year on topics such as careers, scientific writing, and funding opportunities, in both online and in-person formats.

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The SFBBM JS is also part of a European network of young researchers in biochemistry and molecular biology, coming from the Constituent Societies of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS). Currently, 17 national societies are represented and our goal is to include them all in the near future. Our mission is to create connections among young scientists across Europe, promoting collaboration, mobility, and the sharing of experiences.

We also encourage local engagement by motivating young scientists to join their national societies and establish active junior sections. Additionally, we organize monthly online seminars led by young researchers, publish interviews and articles on the FEBS Network, host networking events (online or in person), and collaborate with FEBS journals, the Women in Science program, and advanced courses.

The Junior Section team

The Junior Section is run by a team of volunteer young scientists. They coordinate activities, organize events, and represent young members to the SFBBM board.

JS Coordinator

Elisa Frezza

elisa.frezza@parisdescartes.fr

Paris

JS Coordinator

Abdelrahim Zoued

abdelrahim.zoued@cnrs.fr

Lyon

FEBS JS Representative/Talk Series coordinator

Julien Kowalewski

julien.kowalewski@bbk.ac.uk

Londres

Vice-representative JS FEBS

Valentin Amalric

valentin.amalric@u-bordeaux.fr

Bordeaux

Social media coordinator

William Batista dos Santos

wb@mbg.au.dk

Aarhus (Denmark)

Project officer JS SFBBM

Antoine Gedeon

antoine.gedeon@sorbonne-universite.fr

Paris

JS Board Member

Wael Abdel Karim

wael.abdel-karim@univ-lorraine.fr

Nancy

JS Board Member

Jade Terlikowski

jade.terlikowski@etu.univ-lyon1.fr

Lyon

SFBBM Junior Section News

Past Upcoming

5 November 2026

Board of directors

2026 Call for SFBBM Board of Directors

Applications to replace members of the SFBBM Board of Directors:
1 Vice-President in charge of relations with scientific societies (M/F)
5 Board Members (M/F)

1 December 2026

Board of directors

2026 SFBBM Board of Directors Election

The elections to replace members of the SFBBM Board of Directors will take place from Tuesday, December 1 (midnight) to Tuesday, December 15, 2026 (midnight) in order to renew:
1 Vice-President (M/F), in charge of relations with scientific societies, and 5 Board Members (M/F).

Electronic vote

20 January 2027

Board of directors

SFBBM board January 2027

Dear Board Members, Mission Officers and Former Directors of the SFBBM,
We invite you to the meeting of the SFBBM Board of Directors. The agenda will be sent to you by email.

Centre universitaire – 45 rue des Saints-Pères – 75006 Paris Salle P436 – 4ème étage

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