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My research investigates the molecular mechanisms governing virus-host interactions, focusing on how viral proteins modulate host cellular environments to facilitate replication and evade innate immune defenses. Spanning positive-sense RNA viruses (flaviviruses) and retroviruses (HIV), my research explores the remarkable functional plasticity of viral proteins. I am particularly interested in uncovering how viral factors extend beyond their canonical roles to reshape molecular interactions, reprogram cellular pathways, and influence the outcome of viral infection. By investigating these often-overlooked functions, I aim to better understand the strategies viruses use to exploit host cell machinery and maximize their fitness. Alongside research, I am deeply invested in scientific community life and mentoring. I actively supervise MSc and PhD students, engage in science communication, and serve on the junior sections of both the French Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SFBBM) and the French Society for Virology (SFV).
I am a Professor of Toxicology, Biochemistry and Cell Signaling at Université Paris Cité (former Université Paris Descartes). I have completed my PhD in molecular toxicology and a post-graduate year in Bethesda, MD. I am the head of a Master degrees in toxicology and ecotoxicology. My research is based on cellular and animal models and on three main axes: 1) the influence of persistent organic pollutants on breast tumorigenesis and metabolic disruption, 2) the contextual role of pollutants in the occurrence of chronic liver diseases including steatosis and fibrosis, 3) the effect of mixtures on the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. I am involved in the development of innovative pedagogy methods and technics in order to improve transmission, acquisition, memorization and utilization of scientific knowledge by our biomedical students. I used flipped classrooms, quizzes (at home and during courses) and virtual reality to interact and immerge with students in and outside the classroom. Indeed, I developed with pedagogic engineers, 1) Home-based 45’’ Quizzes to engage students in regular learning modes and 2) serious games on cell signaling and xenobiotic stress. Together, with Etienne Blanc, Caroline Chauvet and Frédéric Dardel, I wrote several French books of biochemistry and toxicology topics for undergraduate students. I collaborate with several national and international institutes and universities (CNAM Thierry KOSCIELNIAK, Université de Strasbourg Jean-Luc SOUCIET, National University of Singapore, Fun Man FUNG...) for the development of innovative methods in teaching.
The Society was founded by Professor Maurice Nicloux on March 14, 1914 at the College de France in Paris.
The Society gathers people with expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Structural Biology, Integrative Biology.
