Laszlo Tora

Laszlo Tora is a distinguished Professor-level Research Director at the CNRS, affiliated with the University of Strasbourg's Institut de Génétique et de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire (IGBMC). His academic career spans over three decades, focusing on molecular mechanisms of gene expression and epigenetics.

• PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Eötvös Loránd University (1985)
• 1994-present: Group Leader at IGBMC
• 2011: Promoted to CNRS Research Director (Exceptional Class 1)
• 2013: Lee Wee Nam Visiting Professor at Nanyang Technological University

Dr. Tora's research centers on RNA polymerase II transcription regulation, TFIID complex structure/function, histone acetylation (SAGA/ATAC complexes), and epigenetic mechanisms. His work bridges transcription initiation with chromatin dynamics.

Scientific accolades include:

• EMBO membership (2001)
• CNRS silver medal (2001)
• Helmholtz Humboldt Research Award (2005)
• €2.5M ERC Advanced Grant for 'BIRTOACTION' (2014-2019)
• Exterior member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2010)
• Grand Prix Etancelin (2011)

He has held leadership roles including Transcription Department Coordinator at IGBMC (2002-2005) and directed proteomic facilities. Dr. Tora contributes extensively to academic service as an Editorial Board member for EMBO Journal, Transcription, and Epigenomes.