The search for new metabolites from marine organisms has led to the isolation of around 10,000 metabolites many of which are endowed, in particular, with pharmacodynamic properties.

Dissertation prize (silver medal), Faculty of Medicine, University of Paris 7 (1972); Prize in clinical pharmacology, French Society of Therapeutics and Pharmacodynamics (1974); Jean Hamburger Prize of the City of Paris (1993); Medal of the National Order of Physicians (1995); Marcel Arnaud Prize, Automobile Club of France (1998); Chevalier (Knight), Order of the Legion of Honour (2000).

Member, French Society of Therapeutics and Pharmacodynamics; member, French Society of Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology (1972-1996); Member, French Society of Pharmacology (since 1996); Member and President, French Society of Toxicology (since 1975); member, European Society of Toxicology (1976-1993); member, Association of Pharmacologists (1977-1996); Associate member, French Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (1978-1992); Founder and member of executive bureau, European Society of Pharmacovigilance (1992-1999); Associate member, French Society of Clinical Toxicology (since 1999); Founder and member, International Society of Pharmacovigilance (since 1999); honorary member and President, French Association of Poisons Centres (1996-2003); member, National Commission on Pharmacovigilance and Vice-President, National Commission on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (present).