It is another historical figure of the IHU who in turn leaves the famous institute founded by a certain Didier Raoult in Marseille.

Following the departure in early September of the controversial professor at the head of the IHU Méditerranée Infection, the historic president of the institute announced her departure on Wednesday.



“Following the assumption of office on September 1st of Pr Pierre-Edouard Fournier as new director, I took the decision to inform the Board of Directors of the IHU of my wish not to complete my mandate. “, writes Dr. Yolande Obadia in a statement sent to AFP.

A board meeting on September 30

The arrival of Professor Fournier represents the “opportune moment” to set up a new tandem president (e)-director, she explains, hoping that the latter will ensure that the “independence and responsiveness” of the 'IHU.

Yolande Obadia's mandate was to end in April 2026. She will remain a member of the CA in the college of qualified personalities, the IHU told AFP.

To record this resignation and designate a replacement, the Board of Directors, made up of 18 members, will meet on September 30.

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