Experience

Education

Biomedical Sciences Ph.D., University of California San Diego, San Diego, USA

Research focused on the cellular organization and connectivity of ventral tegmental area circuits.

2024

2022

2015

2013

Micro-MBA program, University of California San Diego, Rady School of Management, San Diego, USA

Master of Science cum laude, Biotechnology Engineering, Sup’Biotech, Paris, France

Specializing in neuroscience research & development

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology Engineering, Sup’Biotech, Paris, France

Professional Experience

2025

École Normale Supérieure, Laboratory Technician, 2 months (internship), Lyon, France

Characterized blood cells using surface plasmon microscopy to support the development of diagnostic approaches for leukemia.

2018 - 2024

2015 - 2018

2016 - 2018

2014

2013

2012

Novoron, Research & Operations Manager, 3 years, San Diego

  • Optimized recombinant protein production and purification workflows to support preclinical therapeutic development.

  • Evaluated therapeutic candidates using cell-based models of Alzheimer's disease, contributing to the preclinical assessment of regenerative therapies.

  • Coordinated laboratory operations and scientific collaborations, working closely with company leadership and external scientific experts to support research and development activities.

INSERM U1028, postdoctoral researcher, Lyon, Current

Investigating the interplay between stress and epilepsy to better understand disease mechanisms and identify biomarkers predictive of seizure occurrence. Combining molecular, electrophysiological, fiber photometry, and behavioral approaches to generate translational insights.

Hnasko Lab, University of California San Diego, graduate student researcher, 6 years, San Diego

  • Studying the organization of ventral tegmental area circuitry to better understand the neural mechanisms underlying reward and addiction. Integrating genetic, anatomical, and electrophysiological approaches to reveal previously unrecognized circuit architecture with implications for neuropsychiatric disease.

  • Recruited, trained, and mentored two undergraduate research fellows, supporting their technical development and scientific independence.

  • Contributed to a multi-laboratory collaboration developing novel viral tools by fostering communication between research groups, supporting molecular tool development, and providing technical training.

  • Presented original research at three international scientific conferences, engaging with researchers across diverse areas of neuroscience.

Naviaux Lab, University of California San Diego, Collaborator, 18 months, San Diego

Evaluated the in vivo metabolic effects of a Novoron therapeutic candidate for multiple sclerosis through an academic-industry collaboration, contributing to the preclinical assessment of its anti-inflammatory potential.

Sup’Biotech, Social and Human Sciences Research Assistant, 6 months, Paris, France

Designed and presented a seminar on research ethics using influenza as a case study to promote scientific integrity and responsible research practices among students.

Theranexus, Engineering Research Assistant, 4 months (internship), Paris, France

Evaluated pharmacological modulators to improve antidepressant efficacy using in vivo polysomnographic assessment in a combination therapy setting.