Supporting the very best in exploratory research in all scientific fields, the European Research Council (ERC) funds 328 researchers in Europe through its “ERC Consolidator Grants”, rewarding European project leaders who obtained their doctorate 7 to 12 years ago.
A researcher at IBMP, Pauline Jullien’s research focuses on epigenetic mechanisms and their role during sexual reproduction and stress responses in plants. At the intersection of genetics, molecular biology and physiology, her work focuses on DNA methylation and its link with small RNAs.