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18 March 2026

By: B-BEST

Bioeconomy: 4 questions for Michael O’Donohue

A new book on the bioeconomy has just been published in the ‘Que sais-je?’ series, written by Monique Axelos, Philippe Mauguin and Michael O’Donohue. This book sheds light on a concept that has become central to debates on the ecological transition and new production models based on non-fossil resources. To mark this publication, we spoke to Michael O’Donohue, Scientific Director of Bioeconomy at INRAE and Co-Director of the Bioproductions programme (PEPR B-BEST), to gain a better understanding of what the bioeconomy encompasses, the key players involved, and the challenges it must overcome to contribute to the ecological transition.
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26 February 2026

By: B-BEST

The PEPR Bioproductions at the 2026 International Agricultural Show

On Wednesday, 25 February 2026, during the International Agricultural Show, the PEPR Bioproductions programme held a conference on the INRAE stand to present the programme's initial scientific results.
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13 February 2026

By: B-BEST

Industrial biotechnology in Europe: the importance of the continuum between research and innovation

The challenge facing industrial biotechnology in Europe is not limited to scientific excellence. It also lies in the ability to ensure effective continuity between research, technological development and industrialisation. Transforming laboratory results into viable, competitive and sustainable bioproductions remains a key challenge for European competitiveness and ecological transition.
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25 March 2026

By: B-BEST

Nine new projects join the B-BEST programme!

Discover the winners of the second and final call for projects for the Bioproductions research programme. With the arrival of nine new research projects, the programme is now complete across its first four scientific areas, bringing together no fewer than 35 projects in total. These projects reinforce and complement the expertise already present within the programme.
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29 January 2026

By: B-BEST

Michael O'Donohue appointed co-director of PEPR B-BEST

INRAE, co-leader of the Bioproductions Priority Research Programme and Equipment (PEPR), has announced the appointment of Michael O'Donohue as co-director of the programme. He succeeds Monique Axelos, whom we sincerely thank for her dedication and key role in structuring the programme.
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04 December 2025

By: B-BEST

A look back at the ‘Digital tools to accelerate bioproduction’ day

On 18 November, the research axis dedicated to cross-disciplinary methodologies and tools within the PEPR Bioproductions programme organised a day of discussions in Paris on the methods, models and platforms that are currently transforming biotechnology. Several projects presented the tools they use or are developing as part of the programme, with the aim of identifying those that could be used by other projects.
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24 October 2025

By: B-BEST

Three new projects in the humanities and social sciences join the PEPR!

The Bioproductions research program is expanding with three new projects in the field of humanities and social sciences, winners of the 2025 call for expressions of interest. These three projects will explore the economic, social, political, and cultural dimensions of the bioeconomy.
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30 September 2025

By: B-BEST

Fadhel Ben Chaabane appointed co-director of PEPR B-BEST

IFP Energies nouvelles, co-leader of the Bioproductions Priority Research Program and Equipment (PEPR), has announced the appointment of Fadhel Ben Chaabane as co-director of the program. He succeeds Abdelhakim Koudil, whom we warmly thank for his commitment and contribution to structuring the program.
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29 January 2026

By: B-BEST

International mobility: researchers' assessment

Each year, the Bioproductions research program launches a call for international mobility projects open to doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and young scientists.
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09 September 2025

By: B-BEST

Enzymatic wood degradation: a quantitative approach at the cellular level

The research team behind the FillingGaps project, led by Gabriel Paës (INRAE), recently published the results of a study aimed at observing wood undergoing controlled decomposition at the cellular level in the journal New Biotechnology (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2025.04.001).
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09 September 2025

By: B-BEST

Bioproductions call for international mobility

The Bioproductions research program is opening a new call for applications for international mobility grants (incoming or outgoing) for young researchers, doctoral students, and postdoctoral fellows who wish to enrich their international experience.
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09 September 2025

By: B-BEST

Training on the bioeconomy for young PEPR researchers

From September 1 to 3, doctoral and postdoctoral students from the Bioproductions program gathered at the IFP School for an intensive training session dedicated to biofuels and the bioeconomy.
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25 July 2025

By: B-BEST

A look back at the seminar on “Plant Imaging and Spectroscopy”

The FillingGaps project, part of the B-BEST research program, organized a rich and inspiring scientific day on plant imaging and spectroscopy on June 26, 2025, at the Oniris national school in Nantes. The FillingGaps project aims to study the properties of biomass at different scales.
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05 September 2025

By: B-BEST

A look back at the 2025 PEPR B-BEST Annual Conference

From June 3 to 5, 2025, researchers and stakeholders from the B-BEST research program gathered at the INSA Toulouse campus for the second edition of the PEPR Annual Conference. The aim of this event was to review research progress and strengthen synergies between projects. A dozen research partners were represented to share their work and experiences.
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24 September 2025

By: B-BEST

SIA25 - Research-industry meeting on bio-based products

On February 25, 2025, the PEPR B-BEST animation team organized a meeting on bio-based products at the INRAE stand at the agricultural show, bringing together research and industry.
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24 September 2025

By: B-BEST

The second B-BEST call for projects is now open!

Join the program's research teams by proposing large-scale projects and advance knowledge and innovation in bio-based products.
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19 December 2024

By: B-BEST

Galaxy-BioProd: artificial intelligence invests in the field of retro-biosynthesis: a state of the art

The team behind the Galaxy-BioProd project, led by Jean-Loup Faulon (INRAE), conducted an analysis of scientific literature, shedding light on the latest advances in the use of artificial intelligence for the design of retro-biosynthetic methods. This state of the art, published in ACS Synthetic Biology, reveals a significant source of opportunities for developing innovative and sustainable solutions.
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05 September 2025

By: B-BEST

HEARTS: first project in the humanities and social sciences to win the call for expressions of interest.

The B-BEST community welcomes the HEARTS project team!
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05 September 2025

By: B-BEST

15 new projects join the B-BEST program!

The B-BEST community welcomes the new teams!
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19 December 2024

By: B-BEST

MAMABIO: A Scientific Breakthrough in Biomass Transformation

The MAMABIO project team, led by Céline Chizallet (IFPEN), has overcome a key hurdle in developing predictive models essential for optimizing biomass transformation processes. This advancement marks a crucial turning point in the design of more efficient processes, paving the way for new opportunities in the energy sector and the production of bio-based chemical molecules.
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Annual conference 2024: overview of the first annual conference of the Bioproductions (B-BEST) research program

The first B-BEST annual conference brought together the scientific community involved in the program from June 10 to 12 in Lyon.
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