Our work is also to share our results with as many people as possible.
Here are some examples of openness to the general public.
Medias
Raising Awareness About Medication Overuse and Deprescribing
Published on: 12/12/2024
Jean-François Huon, a clinical pharmacist with expertise in deprescribing, participated in a science communication podcast dedicated to the issue of medication overuse and strategies to reduce inappropriate prescribing. In this episode, he explains the principles of deprescribing and discusses practical approaches to improving medication use in clinical practice.
The podcast Deprescription des médicaments : mode d’emploi is available here: https://labodessavoirs.fr/deprescription-des-medicaments-mode-demploi/
SPHERE Researcher Featured on Le Mag de la Santé
Published on: 12/10/2025
In 2025, Sophie Leducq was featured on Le Mag de la Santé. She shared her clinical expertise on scalp and hair disorders, contributing to public understanding of these common yet often misunderstood conditions.
SPHERE on air: Patient-Centred Research in Dermatology: The MARKS Study
Published on: 01/06/2023
In 2023, Arnaud Maruani was invited to La Méridienne, a science and society radio programme broadcast by Radio Campus Tours in partnership with INSERM, to discuss the MARKS research project conducted within the SPHERE unit.
The interview focused on the MARKS protocol, which aims to better understand the acceptance and psychosocial impact of visible skin conditions and differences. The project explores perceptions of skin marks associated with conditions such as vitiligo, vascular birthmarks (angiomas), and alopecia, with the goal of improving understanding of their effects on quality of life, social interactions, and well-being. More broadly, the discussion highlighted the importance of patient-centred research in dermatology and the role of clinical research in addressing the social dimensions of health.
The podcast is available here: https://www.radiocampustours.com/emissions/la-meridienne-inserm-equipe-sphere-professeur-annabel-maruani
SPHERE on air: Paediatric Dermatology Research Featured on Radio Campus Tours
Published on: 01/11/2021
In 2021, Stéphanie Leducq-Guillem and Arnaud Maruani were invited to La Méridienne, a science and society radio programme broadcast by Radio Campus Tours in partnership with INSERM, to present the SPHERE research unit and discuss the TOPICAL project.
The interview highlighted clinical research in paediatric dermatology, with a particular focus on the TOPICAL clinical trial. This innovative study investigated treatment strategies for childhood eczema using a within-person study design, an approach that allows direct comparison of interventions within the same participant. The discussion provided an opportunity to showcase methodological innovations in clinical research and their contribution to improving evidence-based care for children with dermatological conditions.
The podcast is available here: https://www.radiocampustours.com/2021/04/27/la-meridienne-inserm-unite-sphere
SPHERE on Air: Clinical Pharmacy Research in La Méridienne
Published on: 01/06/2026
Several members of the SPHERE research unit have contributed to La Méridienne, a science and society radio program broadcast by Radio Campus Tours in partnership with INSERM. Aimed primarily at students and young professionals, the program promotes scientific outreach and public engagement by showcasing current research and its societal impact.
In 2026, Laura Foucault-Fruchard was invited to present research activities in clinical pharmacy conducted within SPHERE. The interview highlighted ongoing work on complex interventions and the development of a core outcome set for pharmaceutical care coordination between hospital and community settings, illustrating how research can contribute to improving continuity of care and patient outcomes.
The podcast is available here: https://www.radiocampustours.com/emissions/sphere-pharmacie-clinique
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