At Genethon, everything starts with purpose. Vision, mission, values: these are what guide our actions and fuel our collective commitment.
Understanding what connects us
Working at Genethon means contributing to a shared endeavor built on a clear vision, a common mission, and deeply lived values.
It means joining a non-profit laboratory driven by a singular goal: harnessing cutting-edge research to serve people living with rare diseases.
Here, every commitment finds meaning within a rigorous, human-centered and responsible scientific approach.
Discover what drives us, what we stand and how we bring our convictions to life – every single day.
Our vision – Curing the incurable
Genethon is a pioneer and leader in gene therapy, dedicated to curing people affected by rare diseases.
We have a clear vision: to create a future where every individual with a rare disease can access from innovative and accessible treatments. By mobilizing our expertise, creativity, and determination, we are pushing and redefining the boundaries of research and development in this field
Our commitment goes far beyond research: we want to achieve what others consider impossible.
We believe that every talent matters in making a difference, and we know that only those who dare can truly change lives.
Our mission : Innovate to cure
Genethon is a non-profit laboratory created and supported since 1990 by the AFM-Telethon association of patients and families. Our mission , is to cure people with rare diseases by developing innovative treatments.
Working closely with patients, 240 researchers, physicians, pharmacists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and other experts work with passion and determination to overcome the challenges – from fundamental research to clinical trials.
Our values : a common foundation
At Genethon, values are not theoretical principles. They guide our decisions, structure our practices, and fuel our daily commitment.
Rooted in our history and shared by all our teams, our values are lived in pairs: determination & conviction, openness & cooperation, boldness & innovation, rigor & excellence.
Together, they form a common foundation—that of a non-profit laboratory, founded by a patient association, placing cutting-edge research at the service of the public interest.
Determination & conviction
We are dedicated to designing and developing treatments to cure rare diseases, always guided by the public interest.
Our commitment is unwavering, driven by a purpose greater than ourselves, giving meaning to every action we undertake.
Openness & Cooperation
From translational research to treatment for patients, our unique model allows everyone to express their expertise in a spirit of collaboration.
We believe in collective work, knowledge sharing, and the ability to dare together to meet the challenges of gene therapy.
Boldness & Innovation
We are determined to explore the realm of possibilities and dare to try new approaches in order to remain at the forefront of the medical revolution.
This is how we remain a partner of choice, agile, inventive, and fully focused on the future.
Rigor & Excellence
We strive to act with integrity and high standards in a complex and challenging environment.
Patients and their families are at the heart of every decision we make, and our standards are commensurate with their expectations.
