Maelle Louvier

PhD researcher in molecular and cellular biology specialising in epigenetics and chromatin biology, with hands-on experience in ATAC-seq, CUT&Tag, CUT&RUN, RNA-seq, NGS library preparation and QC. Experienced in independent experimental design, molecular assay optimisation and troubleshooting. Seeking to apply expertise in genomic and epigenetic workflows to the development and optimisation of next-generation genomics assays in biotech.

PhD Researcher — Molecular & Cellular Biology / Epigenetics - Institut for Advanced Biosciences (IAB), Université Grenoble Alpes - Grenoble, France

(2022-09 - 2026-10)

Investigated epigenetic regulation of cellular plasticity and regenerative competence during age-dependent limb regeneration. Defence: October 2026 - First-author manuscript in preparation: expected submission September 2026.

• Independently designed and performed experiments using ATAC-seq, CUT&Tag, CUT&RUN and RNA-seq to investigate chromatin regulation and transcriptional programs.
• Performed ATAC-seq and CUT&Tag library preparation and QC using Bioanalyzer and Qubit.
• Performed RT-qPCR/qPCR, nuclei isolation, tissue dissection and sample preparation.
• Optimised molecular biology protocols and troubleshot experimental workflows to improve assay performance and reproducibility.
• Supervised L3 and M2 students in experimental design, molecular biology, troubleshooting and scientific reporting.

Health Assistant & Secretary - EFS, French Blood Donation Centre

Patient and donor reception, scheduling, administrative data management, and teamwork in a healthcare environment.

Research Intern – Nuclear Organization and Epigenetic Regulation during Regeneration - G. Orsi Laboratory, IAB

(2022-01 - 2022-06)

Scientific Business Development Intern – Oncology - Inovotion

(2021-01 - 2021-06)

Research Intern – SRC Kinase Signaling and Technique Development - O. Destaing Laboratory, IAB

(2020-01 - 2020-02)

Research Intern – Genetic Analysis - CHU

(2017-01 - 2017-02)

Karyotyping, FISH, CGH, DNA sequencing

Research Intern – HBV Molecular Biology - CRCL

(2016-01 - 2016-02)

P2 cell culture, DNA extraction, qPCR, nested PCR

International Masters - M2 Physiology Epigenetic Differentiation and Cancer (PhEDC) - Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) (2021-09 - 2022-09)

International Masters - M2 Lab Science Trading - Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) (2020-09 - 2021-09)

International Masters - M1 Molecular and cellular biology - Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) (2019-09 - 2020-09)

Bachelor of Biological Sciences - cell biology & genetics - Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (2019-09 - 2019-09)

L3 Erasmus - University of Leicester, UK

BTS (Advanced Technician Certificate) - Biotechnology - Lycée La Martinière Duchère, Lyon (2015-09 - 2017-09)