David
PhD in Genetics | Molecular Biology Scientist
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About
Expert in genetics and cell biology with 8 years of academic training and 4 years of research experience. Experienced in the molecular design of transgenic plants and microorganisms. Participated in numerous scientific conferences and received awards for scientific communication. Skilled in statistical data analysis, scientific monitoring, writing, communication and student mentoring.
Experience
Non-tenured teaching and research fellow at University of Bordeaux (2024-09 – Present)
PI: Emmanuelle Bayer
- Engineered microbial and plant model systems using Gateway/Golden Gate cloning to investigate protein trafficking
- Designed biomarker validation assays for ER-targeting strategies using confocal microscopy and quantitative image analysis
- Handled 200h of genetic and plant physiology teachings for bachelor students
PhD in Cell Biology and Physiopathology at CNRS, University of Bordeaux (2020-10 – 2023-12)
PI: Isabelle Sagot
- Investigated actin cytoskeleton remodeling in quiescent yeast cells using live-cell imaging
- Developed an original single-cell fitness assay to assess quiescence exit efficiency
- Submitted one peer-reviewed publication in a high-impact journal as first-author
- Representant of the PhD and Postdoctoral fellows on the institute's council
Research Intern at CNRS, University of Bordeaux (2019-04 – 2020-06)
PI: Isabelle Sagot. Periods: April – June 2019 & January – June 2020
- Performed quantitative single-cell analysis to study microtubule stability
- Co-authored one peer-reviewed publication in a high-impact journal iGEM Competitor at iGEM Bordeaux Team (2018-01 – 2018-11)
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition
- Developed an innovative project to recycle plastics using an engineered E. coli strain
- Communicated project objectives and results to scientific and non-scientific audiences
Research Intern at Inserm, University of Bordeaux (2018-04 – 2018-05)
PI: Béatrice Turcq
- Performed genotyping of CRISPR Cas9 engineered Chronic Myeloid Leukemia lines
Education
PhD in Cell Biology and Physiopathology – University of Bordeaux (2020-10 – 2023-12)
Master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Genetics – University of Bordeaux (2018 – 2020)
Bachelor's degree in Life and Health Science – University of Bordeaux (2015 – 2018)
