ERC grantee wins EMBO Gold Medal 2025
5 June 2025
The EMBO Gold Medal 2025 has been awarded to David Bikard, Institut Pasteur, France, for his pioneering work on gene editing, including his recent editing of a target bacterial population directly in the gut of mice. He shares the award with another researcher: Tanmay Bharat.
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© Francois Gardy / Institut Pasteur
Professor Bikard received an ERC Consolidator Grant in 2021 and is currently working on genetic editing of the gut microbiome. His research focuses on developing engineered phage vectors and CRISPR-based tools to enable in situ genetic perturbation of gut bacteria. These technologies aim to support targeted therapeutic strategies by allowing precise, in vivo modifications of microbial communities in the gut.
The EMBO Gold Medal rewards researchers under the age of 40 for outstanding contributions to the life sciences in Europe. The award includes a gold medal and a €10 000 bursary.
