News-Events
What's happening at Health Engineering in Montpellier? Are there any special events planned? Find out about all the activities on offer to students and the general public, with the help of professionals from all areas of healthcare.
February 14, 2026 – Open House Day
Throughout the day on Saturday, February 14, high school students, college students, parents, and employees seeking career changes came to gather information at the stands representing the various programs offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy and to attend conferences.
Sometimes there are many interested visitors at the health engineering stand ( photo) run by third-year students and a few teachers.
January 28, 2026 – Death of J.L. Chanal – former Dean and founder of the Health Engineering program
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Jean-Louis Chanal, former Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and creator of the Health Engineering program.
In September 1991, in the context of the creation of the Instituts Universitaires Professionnalisés (IUP), designed to bring universities closer to the professional world, Jean-Louis Chanal founded the IUP Ingénierie de la Santé from scratch. A visionary and resolutely forward-looking, he very early on involved the industrial world, particularly the pharmaceutical industry, in the development of this innovative training program.
Over the years, he has continuously developed, structured, and improved this program (see "History"), which is now one of the benchmarks in the field of health engineering education. His commitment, strategic vision, and humanity have left a lasting mark on several generations of students and teachers.
Download the tribute by Vincent Lisowski, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
January 27, 2026 – after hours innovations
Innovative Medical Devices 5:00 p.m., Lecture Hall A, Faculty of Pharmacy
This new edition of After Hours Innovation, dedicated to medical devices, brought together ~200 people in person and ~50 remotely: students, teacher-researchers, medical device manufacturers, healthcare professionals, and more.
Three highly professional Master's students presented innovative medical devices in collaboration with the companies that developed them: – When breast reconstruction becomes a process of regeneration rather than a simple implant (Lattice Medical) – A new therapeutic approach to chronic inflammatory diseases based on neuromodulation (Setpointmedical) – Changing the visual destiny of glaucoma patients (Ciliatech) – When digital technology becomes a therapeutic lever in schizophrenia (Boehringer Ingelheim/CT-155) – An innovative device to transform oral cancer screening through a simple, non-invasive approach (OraFusion/Vigilant Biosciences)
See more on LinkedIn and on the DMCC page.
January 15-16-17, 2026 – Student Fair
The Health Engineering program will be present at the Exhibition Center (Hall B2), at the Faculty of Pharmacy stand (University area) on January 15, 16, and 17 (Thursday to Saturday). Each day, information will be provided by a team of teachers and students. Come and meet us!
Wednesday, December 10 – "AI in Health" Day
The Faculty of Pharmacy Montpellier atthe University of Montpellier hosted a day dedicated to Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Sciences, organized by Prof. Alain Chavanieu (UFR Pharma) and Dr. Patrice Ravel (IS-Clinical Operations): in the morning, highly in
e conferences explored AI in all its facets (research, clinical practice, pharmacy, education, ethics, and transformation of practices), and in the afternoon, two round tables discussed educational issues and ethical questions.
More details on the website of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, or on the UM post republished on LinkedIn Dr. Ravel.
November/December, industry seminars and site visits – CPPS Medicines
Students get up close and personal with the profession:
– Seminar at Arcalis, a leading CDMO specializing in the manufacture of mRNA vaccines in Japan
– Seminar at Boehringer Ingelheim on the production of veterinary medicines.
– Visit to Sanofi Montpellier, at the site dedicated to the production of clinical batches of dry forms (photo)
– Technical seminar on tablet coating, hosted by Colorcon®
– Seminar by Medelpharm, a company specializing in high-precision compression instruments and the characterization of pharmaceutical powders
More details: CPPS Medicines on LinkedIn
November 25, 2025 – Day at the DMB
Students from both tracks of the MODM master's program (Clinical Operations Management and Data Management) were invited to the DMB general meeting (Clinical Data Management General Meeting). They were able to discuss the topic of artificial intelligence through use cases set up by several DMB sponsors and healthcare organizations, and present their training program to professionals.
The LinkedIn pages for the two components of the MODM master's program:
Clinical Operations and Data Management
November 20, 2025 – visit to Dedienne Santé
Master DMCC Medical Devices from Design to Commercialization:
On November 20, Master 2 students had the opportunity to visit DEDIENNE SANTE, a leading French company in the orthopedics sector.
Dedienne Santé specializes in the design, production, and marketing of orthopedic implants that are 100% Made in France, dedicated to hip, knee, and shoulder surgery.
November 14, 2025 – visit to the WHO
Students from MODM (Clinical Operations Management) and ERIEPS and RIDMN Master's programs visited the WHO. This immersion day provided a better understanding of how this international institution works, the challenges it faces on a daily basis, and the essential role of public health recommendations. This valuable insight enriches the training and complements the experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
In front of the WHO:
September 24 to November 12: 7 ISMA webinars
Since September 24, ISMA (Ingénierie de la Santé Montpellier Alumni) has been organizing webinars, providing opportunities for students and professionals to meet and exchange ideas:
September 24: Gaël Garnaud, Director of Pharmaceutical Development at Safic-Alcan
October 1: Melanie Guilhaumon, Global EHS Lead at Zoetis.
October 8: Aurélie AVENIER-BODION, Industrial Transposition Project Manager at NAOS (Bioderma – Institut Esthederm – Etat Pur)
October 15: Lionel Cornu, Country Head Regulatory Affairs at Biogen
October 29: Emmanuelle Belda, QARA Manager in DM and Associate Professorat UM
November 5: Muriel Ventura, Supply Chain Manager at AcuSurgical
November 12: Damien STEFANELLI, from MB Therapeutics
More details on the ISMA LinkedIn page.
September 2025 – ISMA launches its 2025 Webinar!
Share your experience and inspire the next generation of healthcare engineers during our series of online webinars starting in September 2025.
Details on the ISMA page (Ingénierie Santé Montpellier Alumni)
September 2025: start of the 2025–2026 academic year
L2: Wednesday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m. in G.1.07
L3: Wednesday, September 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Prefa3
M1: Monday, September 1 at 8:30 a.m. in I.1.02
M2: Tuesday, September 2 at 1:30 p.m. in Amphi J
Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Graduation Ceremony – Class of 2024
From 9 a.m.: Welcome for graduates and their families
From 10 a.m.: Graduation ceremony.
12 p.m.: Hat-throwing ritual, followed by a buffet.
Two photo albums are available to view online: album 1 and album 2 and enlarge the photos below by clicking on them.
February 8, 2025 – Open House
The Faculty of Pharmacy participated in the University of Montpellier's open house, and Health Engineering had a booth where visitors could meet with program directors. There were also presentations about the program. The open house attracted a large crowd (photo).
February 4, 2025 – After Hours Innovation
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5 p.m. in Amphitheater A of the Faculty of Pharmacy, the 5th edition of After Hours Innovation took place: a deep dive into innovation in medical devices. The event was organized by the DMCC program of the Master's in Health Engineering and the Biotin program of the Master's in Biology and Health, in partnership with Pierre Fabre Oral Care, the Institute for Innovation in Medical Devices, and the Chair in Innovation and Medical Devices of the University of Montpellier Foundation.
Details and more photos on LinkedIn.
JANUARY 16, 17, 18, 2025 – HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR
The Health Engineering program will be present at the Exhibition Center (Hall B2), at the Faculty of Pharmacy stand (University area) on January 16, 17, and 18. Each day, information will be provided by a team of teachers and students. Come and meet us!
November 15, 2024 – WHO visit
On November 15, 2024, students from the Master's in Clinical Operations Management and Data Management program and the Master's in Regulatory Affairs program at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier, accompanied by several teachers, had the unique opportunity to visitthe World Health Organization (WHO) and discuss key topics related to drug regulation and development with experts: a very enriching day.
November 13, 2024 – MODM students at the DMB
In Paris, the MODM class participated in a day organized by the DMB (Data Management Biomedical Association), dedicated to challenges and innovations in biomedical data management: an opportunity to meet experts in the field, discover the latest advances in clinical data management, and better understand new practices and regulations.
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October 16, 2024 – Cpps cosmetology students at the Cosmetic 360 trade show
Master 2 students had the opportunity to attend the COSMETIC 360 trade show at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. This international event, organized by Cosmetic Valley, is the must-attend trade show for innovation in the cosmetics industry.
Our students discovered the latest trends, technological innovations, and new challenges in cosmetics.
September 27, 2024 – CPPS cosmetology students at the Cosmed 2024 scientific conference
The theme: Artificial Intelligence at the service of the cosmetics industry.
This 24th edition, organized with the support of the Occitanie Region, will highlight technological advances and their impact in cosmetics laboratories.
Our students also ran a stand to proudly represent the program (photo).
Saturday, June 15, 2024 – graduation ceremony
The graduation ceremony, attended by the President of the University of Montpellier, was, as every year, a solemn yet joyful occasion marking the transition from student to healthcare professional (many apprentices had already made the leap before receiving their final diploma). Download the PDF of the graduation ceremony for graduates from different programs.
May 23 and 24, 2024 – Nîmes – 11th meeting of the academic data managers group.
Four of our students were able to attend this event, which brings together a large number of professional data managers. Conferences, workshops, and round tables were held, addressing topics such as health data warehouses and the use of artificial intelligence.
In addition, the ACADM organizing committee allowed our students to give a presentation on the MODM – Data Management master's program.
Saturday, March 2, 2024 – Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Faculty of Pharmacy.
Download the floor plan for the Pharmacy Faculty Open House and the conference program for this Open House.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024: docu-fiction play on the theme of informed consent
As part of a project with the MODM Master's in Health Engineering, our Health Engineering program at the UFR Pharmacy is pleased to invite you to the play "Apnée" (with discussion), which raises questions of medical ethics. The play will be performed in the Flahault lecture hall at the Institute of Botany (Montpellier, tram stop, line 1, Place Albert 1er). Seating is limited. To register, click on this link....
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 – AFTER HOUR INNOVATIONS – MEDICAL DEVICES – 4th edition.
5 presentations on innovations in medical devices
The fourth edition of "After Hours Innovation" 2024 took place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier, attended by more than a hundred participants in person and around thirty via videoconference, all interested in innovation in the field of medical devices.
After an introductory speech by Prof. Hélène Fenet, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy in charge of research, which provided context for the event, the audience attended four short (15-minute) and fascinating presentations given by students. These presentations took place in the presence of Mr. Aurélien Simonini (Dental Accessories and Medical Devices Development Manager), who represented Pierre Fabre, the leading supporter of the Innovation and Medical Devices Chair (https://fondation.edu.umontpellier.fr/programmes-dactivites/chaire-innovation-et-dispositifs-medicaux/), and partner of this event.
This year, the audience was able to attend three presentations by students from the Master 2 Health Engineering DMCC (Medical Devices: From Design to Commercialization) program:
- Hemo2Life: A solution for preserving grafts
- Flowmaker: How can we help the heart regain its natural rhythm?
- Diabeloop: Automation and personalization of type 1 diabetes treatment
and a presentation byfifth-year pharmacy students (industrial track, DM specialization):
- SinuStent: Intranasal stent for the treatment of chronic sinusitis
Finally, the last session was devoted to Neurinnov (a start-up specializing in the development of functional electrical neurostimulation solutions), with a captivating and inspiring presentation by Dr. David Andrieu, CTO of Neurinnov (https://neurinnov.com/), entitled "From Paralysis to Movement."
The event concluded with a friendly reception during which lively and fruitful discussions took place between all participants, speakers, students, and professionals!
There has been a clear resurgence of interest in this event following the Covid-19 crisis, and After Hours Innovation will be back next year with an even better format and the ambition to introduce participants to even more new innovations in the field of medical devices!
Thursday 18, Friday 19, Saturday 20 January 2024: Higher Education Fair in Montpellier
The Health Engineering program was present at the Exhibition Center (Hall B2), at the Faculty of Pharmacy stand (University area) on January 18, 19, and 20. Each day, information was provided by a team of teachers and students. Opposite is the Friday afternoon team... And a number of visitors will be coming to the open house...
November 20-21, 2023: M2 MPES project in the field in Claira (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The M2 MPES students carried out a two-day immersion project at the Living Lab (a research methodology for innovation led by a group of public, private, and citizen stakeholders who work together on an ongoing basis) in Claira (PO), with the involvement of the town hall, relevant elected officials, the wastewater treatment plant operator (SAUR), and researchers from the CNRS, IRD, and the University of Montpellier: a very enriching and constructive experience!
Tuesday, November 14, 2023: M1 and M2 MPES and the "water mural"
The water fresco provides an overview of the water cycle, using a set of cards divided into four groups: the natural cycle, theanthropogeniccycle, human impacts, and the impact of climate change on these cycles. This is followed by a discussion of the individual and collective measures that can be taken.
Monday, October 30, 2023: start of M1 and M2 studies
Thursday, October 19, 2023 – m2 cosméto at the cosMetic 360 trade show
Our Master 2 students had the privilege of visiting the Cosmetic 360 trade show in Paris, a day rich in exchanges and discoveries at the heart of the beauty and cosmetics industry.
October 5–6, 2023 – Cosmetic m2 at COSMED and JEST
On Tuesday, they attended two seminars hosted by the COSMED Association on regulatory developments in the European Union and internationally. The week continued with participation in the JEST (Scientific and Technical Exchange Day) organized by COSMED, focusing on the theme of microbiotic cosmetics for innovation.
Thursday, March 9, 2023 – Conference-round table discussion on the VIE program
Two students from the CPPS Master's program in pharmaceuticals are organizing this event on the theme of international corporate volunteering.
In early March,SophieandMalorie, students in the CPPS Medicines Master's program, had the pleasure of organizing a roundtable conference at the Faculty of Pharmacy on the topic of International Corporate Volunteering (V.I.E).
This program, which allows young people aged 18 to 28 to take up a 6- to 24-month contract abroad, is a real professional opportunity.
Thank you toLéna Duris,Martin Brochu, andIsaure Tétardfor sharing their experiences in Belgium and the United States and answering students' questions about this program, which is little known among our classes.
We also had the honor of welcomingClub V.I.E, a network of former beneficiaries supported byBusiness France, as well asEmmanuelle Darras, representative of theRacines Sud association, which assists students in their search for V.I.E opportunities and their departure.
We hope that this opportunity for discussion has motivated students to embark on this enriching personal and professional experience!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023 – AFTER HOURS INNOVATION – MEDICAL DEVICES
Students present projects for innovative medical devices in various fields.
After Hours Innovation: The World of Medical Devices
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 5 p.m., theAfter Hours Innovationevent took place in person (in Lecture Hall B). This was thethirdedition of an event that began in 2019 at the Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through short 15-minute presentations, four groups of students (three groups from the Master 2 Health Engineering DMCC program (Medical Devices: From Design to Marketing) and one group offifth-yearPharmacy students specializing in industry) presented innovative medical device projects for the treatment of various conditions (Alzheimer's disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, phantom limb pain after amputation, and hallux valgus) to an audience of around fifty students and staff from the Pharmacy campus. The event concluded with a presentation by Dr. Omar Dioury (CSO) ofDiappymed, a company that develops smartphone applications for people with diabetes.
Finally, a convivial gathering brought all participants together to discuss the innovations presented and the prospects for this event.
