Interdisplinary research theme
Fungal specialized metabolites, Elucidation and engineering of biosynthetic pathways, Bioactive compounds, Ecological role
Researches
Accreditation to supervise research
Speciality
Molecular genetics, functional genomics, Genome mining, Biotechnology, Synthetic biology, Microbiology, Mycology

Contact

E-mail
herve.lalucque [at] u-pariscite.fr
herve.lalucque [at] mnhn.fr
herve.lalucque [at] gmail.com
Address(es)

43 rue Buffon

24 allée des crapauds
75005 Paris

Responsibilities inside unit

Co-organizer of team scientific seminars

Responsibilities outside unit

Alternate member of the French National Universities Council (CNU), Section 65 (Cellular Biology)

Teaching

Teaching at Université Paris Cité

Co-Coordinator, M2 Literature Review Course (Master in Molecular Genetics, Epigenetics, and Genome Biology - MEG)

Course Coordinator, M1 Microbial Genomics (Master in Molecular and Cellular Biology - BMC)

Course Coordinator, L3 Microbial Biotechnology (Bachelor in BioSciences)

Course Coordinator, L3 Professional Degree - Microorganisms and Industrial Production

Presentation

Research activities

Fungi are extraordinary chemists equipped with a highly efficient molecular toolkit, whether for degrading nature’s most resilient polymers (such as wood lignin) or building complex molecules.

At the heart of this machinery lie specialized metabolites. Unlike primary metabolism molecules, which are essential for immediate survival, these compounds play major ecological roles, acting as communication molecules, defense mechanisms, or tools for colonizing biotopes. This reservoir also represents a goldmine for discovering new bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic, antibiotic, or industrial properties.

By combining the power of molecular genetics, the refinement of biochemical analysis, and the precision of NMR, our goal is not only to discover tomorrow’s medicines or biopesticides but also to enrich our understanding of the evolution of chemical diversity in living organisms and its role within ecosystems.

Publication List Link

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9357-3670
https://scanr.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/authors/idref073409863