Through SWISS100, I am interested in unraveling biological markers and mechanisms of aging in centenarians.
Current Position
- FNS Researcher at the Department of Pathology and Immunology, University of Geneva
Educational Background
- Bachelor in Science, Technology and Health at Bordeaux University, France
- Master in Cellular Biology and Physiopathology at Bordeaux University, France
- PhD in Life Sciences at Lausanne University, Switzerland
Prior Experience
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Adolphe Merkle Institute, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
- Teaching classes on pregnancy physiology and complications at University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Research Focus
- Metabolism, oxidative stress, and mitochondria function
- Biological mechanisms of ageing
- Roles of western diet and hypoxia on human diseases
Additional Experiences/Milestones
- Awarded oral prize for presentation on “Human umbilical vein displays gender-specific alterations in the nitric oxide/cGMP relaxing pathway in growth-restricted neonates.” at DMCP-CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland (01/2015)
- Awarded poster prize for presentation on “Reduction of Mitochondrial Function in the Hypoxic Human Placenta: the Importance of Mitochondria Remodelling and Complex II Activity.” at Physiology and Pharmacology Annual Research Day, London, Canada (11/2019)
- Instructional Skills Workshop 2019, Centre for teaching and learning, UWO
Role in Swiss100
- Assistance with collection of biological data
- Analyses and publication of biological aspects for exceptional longevity