Charity gala supports medical research

A charity sports gala to fund research at the CHU of Poitiers will take place on Wednesday, November 18, at the Arena Futuroscope. The event aims to raise money for medical studies and bring together sports and healthcare communities.

Gourmet dinner by renowned chef

The evening will include a gourmet dinner prepared by the chef of the starred restaurant L'Hysope, located near La Rochelle. The restaurant is known for its high-quality cuisine and has received critical acclaim for its culinary excellence.

Prominent guests to attend

Notable guests such as Vincent Royer, the speaker of Paris Saint-Germain, who will host the gala, and Frédéric Weis, a former French international basketball player and Olympic silver medalist, who will be the guest of honor, have been invited. Their presence highlights the event's significance and appeal.

Event draws large crowds

According to La Nouvelle République, several hundred people attended the first edition of the gala last year. The event attracted participants from sports clubs and researchers from the CHU, showing strong community support and engagement.

Partnership with local sports clubs

The organizers are partnering with five flagship clubs from Poitiers: Poitiers Basket 86, Alterna Stade Poitevin volleyball, the FDJ United Suez women's cycling team, Stade Poitevin rugby, and Grand Poitiers handball 86. Each club is acting as a patron to a researcher at the CHU of Poitiers.

Sports clubs support specific research

Poitiers Basket 86 supports the work of neurologist Adrien Julian in evaluating the autonomy of patients with Alzheimer's disease through the analysis of smartphone usage data. Alterna Stade Poitevin volleyball presents microbiologist and bacteriologist Dr. Maxime Pichon for his work on antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria aimed at increasing the effectiveness of new therapeutic combinations.

Cycling team supports sleep research

Professor Xavier Drouot has the support of the Poitiers cycling team for his study on improving sleep in intensive care patients. The research focuses on how better sleep can aid recovery in critical care settings.

Rugby club supports VR pain study

Stade Poitevin rugby supports nurse Amélie Petit from the CHU, who is dedicated to a study on the impact of virtual reality on patient pain during lower limb revascularization surgery under local anesthesia with sedation. The study explores new ways to reduce pain during medical procedures.

Handball club supports cancer research

Grand Poitiers handball supports oncologist Camille Evrard in his work on improving the treatment of pancreatic cancer through the analysis of patient data. The research aims to find more effective ways to treat this challenging disease.