GreenCosmIN Training School
From Plant to Bioactive Molecules – Extraction, Fractionation and Analysis
Institut de Chimie Organique et Analytique (ICOA)
Rue de Chartres
Université d’Orléans – Pôle de chimie
45100 Orléans
France
Presentation
As part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchange programme GreenCosmIn, University of Orléans, its leading chemistry laboratory ICOA, the SALSA Platform, and Le Studium—with the support of the regional research programme ARD Cosmétosciences—are delighted to invite you to a two-day Summer School on 18–19 May 2026 on the Orléans campus (France).
Located at the heart of the Centre-Val de Loire research ecosystem, ICOA is a key player in organic and analytical chemistry, with over 20 years of expertise in the development of advanced analytical methodologies for cosmetics and well-being applications. As a member of Cosmetic Valley and the GDR Cosm'Actif, ICOA is strongly embedded in both academic and industrial innovation networks.
This interactive and hands-on Summer School is designed for members of the GreenCosmIn consortium and the International Committee for Cosmetosciences - ICC (up to 25 participants for workshop sessions). Over two days, participants will benefit from:
- Lectures and practical workshops led by senior researchers from the consortium
- Training in analytical chemistry techniques, extraction and fractionation processes, and characterisation of natural products
- A dedicated workshop on herbarium development, led by an invited researcher collaborating with ICOA and hosted by Le Studium
Beyond scientific training, the Summer School aims to foster exchange, collaboration, and networking within the GreenCosmIn community in a friendly and stimulating environment.
We look forward to welcoming you in Orléans for this unique opportunity to share knowledge, develop skills, and strengthen collaborations.
Location
Institut de Chimie Organique et Analytique (ICOA) : Rue de Chartres, Université d’Orléans – Pôle de chimie - 45100 ORLEANS - FR
The Institute of Organic and Analytical Chemistry (ICOA), located in the heart of the University of Orléans campus, is an architectural gem funded by the regional council as part of the State-Region planning contracts. The building was inaugurated on December 12, 1996, during a ceremony presided over by prominent figures such as Mr. François d’Aubert, Secretary of State for Research; Mr. Bernard Gérard, Prefect of the Centre and Loiret regions; Ms. Nicole Ferrier-Caverivière, Rector of the Orléans-Tours Academy and Chancellor of the Universities, Maurice Dousset, President of the Centre Regional Council, and Didier Billard, President of the University of Orléans.
How to get there ?
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By train: |
* Orléans centre station
1 hour trip from Paris (Austerlitz)
> Plan your trip by train: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
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By tramway: |
34 minutes trip from Orléans Station
> Take Tramway A in direction to Hôpital de la Source, step out at Parc Floral
The Institute of Organic and Analytical Chemistry (ICOA) is an 1-minute walk from the stop.
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By bus: |
27 minutes trip from Orléans Station - Quai E
> Take Bus 40 in direction to Petite Mérie, step out at Parc Floral
The Institute of Organic and Analytical Chemistry (ICOA) is an 1-minute walk from the stop.
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By car: |
GPS: 47.84813029147866, 1.9361119396820583
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By plane: |
*Arrival at Roissy Charles De Gaulle (CDG) airport:
Take RER B in direction to PIST94 Saint Rémy lès Chevreuse, step out at Gare du Nord Stop
Metro 5 in direction to Place d'Italie, step out at Gare d'Austerlitz Stop
> Then take a train to Orléans (see "by train" section above)
*Arrival at Paris-Orly (ORY) airport:
Take Metro 14 in direction to Saint-Denis Pleyel, step out at Gare de Lyon
Walk 10-minutes to join Austerlitz Station
> Then take a train to Orléans (see "by train" section above)
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