2020 09 CME et COMEX comité unique

Context and Background

  • Organizations Involved:

    • AP-HP (Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris)

    • Université Paris-Saclay

    • GHU Paris-Saclay (Groupement Hospitalier Universitaire)

  • Purpose: Establishment of a unique local committee for biomedical research and health within GHU Paris-Saclay.

  • Date: September - October 2020.

Existing Committees

  • Prior Structure: Two local research committees existed prior to reform:

    • South Sector:

      • CLRBS (Comité Local de Recherche Biomédicale et de Santé) based on CRMBSP (Comité de recherche biomédicale et de santé publique).

      • President: Pr Marc HUMBERT.

    • West Sector:

      • Formed in 2019 through the merger of CLRBS and SIRU (Service de Recherche Universitaire).

      • President: Pr David ORLIKOWSKI.

  • January 30, 2020: Common meeting held, leading to the decision to form a single biomedical research committee.

Committee Composition (

  • Representatives from GHU Paris-Saclay:

    • 4 representatives chosen by DGHU and PCMEL following COMEX and CMEL advice.

  • University Representatives:

    • 4 representatives: 2 from each university involved in GHU, including one from the scientific council of medicine UFR.

  • Research Organizations:

    • 4 representatives from research organizations associated with GHU, appointed by INSERM's general director based on regional delegate recommendations.

  • Duration: Each member holds a 2-year term, which is renewable.

  • Elections: The committee elects its president.

Permanent Invitees and Additional Members

  • Permanent invitees include:

    • 15 research referents from DMUs (Départements Médico-Universitaires).

    • Deans of the faculties, PCMEL, DGHU, the CERI (Coordination for Education and Research Innovations).

    • General Coordinator of Care (CGS) and several representatives from structures supporting research (URC, CRC, CIC IT, CRB).

    • Regional INSERM delegate, Vice President of research at the university.

Misión of the Committee

  • Coordination: Oversee biomedical and health research across GHU, interfacing with two universities and research organisms.

  • Policy Identification: Examine research policies in health from partners and components of GHU Paris-Saclay.

  • Consultation Role: Involvement in discussing various research-related projects, including:

    • Policy framework concerning biomedical research reflecting establishment project.

    • Biomedical research projects of DMUs.

    • Modifications and renewals of agreements with universities.

  • Evaluations: Prepare evaluations for HCERES (Haut Conseil de l'Évaluation de la Recherche et de l'Enseignement Supérieur) and ensure recommendations are tracked.

  • Meeting Frequency: The committee meets at least twice a year.

Committee Members and Leadership

  • Key Members:

    • Pr Elyanne GAULT - Microbiology, Ambroise Paré Hospital.

    • Pr Agnès LINGLART - Pediatric Endocrinology, Bicêtre Hospital.

    • Pr Xavier MARIETTE - Rheumatology, Bicêtre Hospital.

    • Pr David ORLIKOWSKI - CIC-IT, Raymond Poincaré Hospital.

  • Leadership: Members elected from various sectors ensuring broad representation including vice-deans, research leaders, and area heads in different DBUs and faculties.

Research Bodies and Experts

  • Research Institutions:

    • Individuals leading significant research units such as:

      • Pr Cécile DENIS - Hemostasis unit.

      • Luis GARCIA - Biotherapies and technology innovations.

      • Pr Marc HUMBERT - Physiopathology and therapeutic innovations.

      • Pr Roger LE GRAND - Immunology unit for various diseases.

  • They are appointed by INSERM to represent research missions in GHU structure.