PARCC in the Spotlight

We are immensely proud to announce that Nabila Bouatia-Naji, Team Leader at PARCC, has been awarded the 2026 Antoinette Fouque Prize in the “Penser” (Research & Science) category.

🏛️ A Pioneer’s Legacy at the Service of Science

Receiving this prize places Nabila Bouatia-Naji in the legacy of Antoinette Fouque (1936-2014), a historic figure of French feminism and co-founder of the MLF. Fouque dedicated her life to ensuring that women were no longer merely objects of study, but active subjects of knowledge. By honoring a top-tier researcher, this award celebrates thought as a powerful tool for empowerment.

🧬 Vital Research for Women’s Health

This distinction recognizes Nabila Bouatia-Naji’s unwavering commitment to scientific excellence. Her team conducts crucial research on cardiovascular pathologies specific to women, particularly Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), a form of heart attack that remains dangerously under-recognized.

• Innovation in Genetics: Her breakthroughs, such as identifying genomic regions predisposing individuals to cardiovascular diseases, are fundamental for early diagnosis and improved clinical management.
• Clinical Impact: Understanding these mechanisms is key to saving lives and tailoring the medicine of tomorrow to the specific needs of women.

📢 Science and Society: An Engaged Approach

Nabila Bouatia-Naji perfectly embodies the bridge between the laboratory and society:

• Raising Awareness: She works tirelessly to break the silence surrounding women’s cardiovascular health.
• Patient Advocacy: She played an active role in supporting the creation of the SCADinfo Association, ensuring that patients remain at the heart of the research process.

Congratulations to Nabila Bouatia-Naji for this prestigious recognition of her scientific excellence and social impact! 👏