On December 11 and 12, the International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) for LabEx ARBRE met at the INRA Nancy-Lorraine Center in Champenoux. The board was composed of a panel of seven scientists recognized for their expertise in the different areas of research included in LabEx. Over two days, the ISAB board members interacted with members of the ARBRE Executive Board and ARBRE project leaders to learn about the scope of LabEx and the direction and quality of work within the ARBRE community.   They also had a chance to visit labs and technical platforms located on-site in Champenoux. Two years after the launch of ARBRE, the ISAB was asked to evaluate ARBREs scientific strategy and the priorities set by each of the thematic actions or work packages. In the context of a competitive international environment, this advisory evaluation is important for the future positioning of ARBRE and the INRA Nancy-Lorraine Center relative to other major research centers located in Europe and the United States. The advice, suggestions and conclusions of the ISAB will be taken into account for the evaluation of submitted project proposals for the ARBRE 2015 Call for Proposals. The next International Scientific Advisory Board meeting will be held at the end of 2016.

To read more about the International Scientific Advisory Board members, please follow this link – The ISAB