The Foundation for Endometriosis Research: a catalyst for research on endometriosis in France
The Biocodex Microbiota Institute partners with a variety of professional organizations, including medical societies, patient associations, and research foundations involved in women’s health. In this issue, we look at the work done by the Foundation for Endometriosis Research and talk to their experts who discuss the importance of the female microbiota in research and clinical practice.
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Created
24 July 2025
Updated
21 October 2025
Founded in France in 2021 by the ENDOmind Association under the aegis of the Foundation for Medical Research, the Foundation for Endometriosis Research aims to accelerate research on a disease that affects one in 10 women: endometriosis. Each year, the Foundation funds research projects aimed at understanding the pathology of endometriosis, improving diagnosis and developing more effective treatments.
In 2024, the Foundation for Endometriosis Research Executive Committee decided to more clearly define its research priorities for endometriosis and maximise its research impact. To this aim, the Foundation coconstructed and co-funded an innovative collaboration with the Curie Institute in Paris, seeking to compare the cellular microenvironments of endometriosis lesions and ovarian cancer. This ambitious project is starting in 2025 and illustrates the Foundation’s desire to encourage cross-disciplinary and innovative research
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Furthermore, the Foundation for Endometriosis Research has initiated a multidisciplinary scientific investigation with European experts on the links between microbiota and endometriosis. The Foundation will call for expressions of interest later in 2025, with the objective of launching new research work at the start of 2026, with financial support.
By focusing its efforts on strategic themes, the Foundation for Endometriosis Research confirms its role in accelerating research and ultimately contributing to improving the quality of life for the millions of women affected by this still little-known disease.
Key achievements of the Foundation for Endometriosis Research:
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