www.genopole.org

Founded in July 1998 on an initiative from the state, local governments and the French association to combat muscular dystrophy (AFM), Genopole® in Evry, south of Paris, brings together 23 academic research labs and biotechnology companies. This public interest group is part of the Medicen Paris competitive cluster.

The list of Genopole member companies and laboratories is online on their website. Management contact information and a description of company activities can be very useful if you’re about to pick up the phone to inquire about recruitment.

Especially, don't forget to take a look at the various “Facts and Figures" files available from 1998 to 2006 as downloadable PDF files because, in addition to statistical information on financial aid for postdocs, which 45 young researchers have benefited from since 2000, these reports also have a "Companies" section where you can spot to start-ups preseeded by Genopole, as well as companies that have recently acquired Young Innovative Company status.  Loads of valuable information if you’re looking at a private-sector career in the biomed field.