Bruno Antonny

Bruno Antonny is a Researcher and Team Leader at the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, affiliated with the University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier. He serves as a Principal Investigator (PI) in the SPHERES project, focusing on the dynamics of lipid membranes and protein coats in adipocyte spheroids, a minimal 3D model for studying fat cells. His team collaborates closely with experts like Alenka Copic (Montpellier), Mikael Ryden/Anders Mejhert (Stockholm), and Dominique Langin (Toulouse).

Research interests include membrane sensors, lipid droplet biochemistry in mature adipocytes, and structural bioinformatics. The SPHERES project emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, with recent advancements in handling adipocyte spheroids and lipidomic analysis at single-spheroid resolution. Key findings involve characterizing three main types of white adipocytes through collaborations.

• ERC Advanced Grant (2010): Focused on biological membrane sensors
• ERC Synergy Grant (SPHERES): Collaborative study of adipocyte surface biochemistry

The project highlights the importance of face-to-face interactions, with planned meetings in Toulouse to integrate young researchers and facilitate knowledge exchange across European institutions.