THE YOUNG RESEARCHERS OF I2BC
THE YOUNG RESEARCHERS OF I2BC
YourI2BC is an association established for young researchers
(Students, Postdoctoral researchers, and Technicians)
to make it easier for them to progress through their careers.
PhD Days
Purpose of YourI2BC
The main aims of the organisation are:
- Building skills for scientific communication.
- Mediating language exchange between French and International researchers at I2BC.
- Bonding socially with each other.
- Helping one another through our experiences.
- Offer emotional support for times when it gets tough.
What's planned for this year?
- Rendez-vous mensuel: meet up at the end of the month with short scientific presentations followed by snacks and drinks.
- Soirée langues: once a month get together for language exchange over coffee.
- Invited seminars: inviting researchers from different disciplines to share their work.
- Jour du barbecue: have a feast with everyone together and welcome the new year.
- Sciences et arts: share your research work creatively.
I2BC BBQ
The new YourI2BC board looks forward to running events in the following year, and hope to see everyone there!
Guillaume Robert
President
PhD student (2nd Year )
Microbiology dpt Bldg 24
“I did my bachelor and my master’s degree in AgroParisTech, an engineering school in Paris-Saclay. I graduated in Biotechnologies and then followed by an engineering job in the team “molecular biology of corynebacteria and mycobacteria” of I2BC. I’m now in first year of a phd in the same team. I study the mycolyltransferases of Corynebacterium glutamicum, a family of enzymes important for the synthesis of the mycomembrane. Outside of work I like to experiment various new activities (and then forget about it for months because I can’t focus)“
Louis Barolle
Vice-president
PhD student (2nd Year )
Cell Biology dpt, Bldg 21
“I did my bachelor’s at UVSQ in Versailles, where I first discovered the wonderful Drosophila thanks to my teacher Sophie Netter. When I learned she was joining Kasia Siudeja’s new team, I was excited by the project and applied for an M1 internship. After completing my M2 in GenE2, I’m now back at I2BC for a PhD in the same team. My research focuses on Drosophila gut models, using a mix of cell culture and bioinformatics to investigate the regulation of transposable elements in somatic tissues. I love the collaborative spirit of I2BC, so when I heard the YourI2BC board was being renewed, I knew I wanted to be part of it. An amazing team naturally formed around me, and we can’t wait to see you at our scientific events, monthly parties, and BBQs! As for what I do outside of work… why not come ask me yourself? See you soon!”
Julie Dumousseaux
Secretary
PhD student (1st Year )
Cell Biology dpt, Bldg 22
I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry at Paris-Saclay University. Then, I pursued an engineering degree in Chemistry (ECPM) and Biotechnology (ESBS) in Strasbourg. I am currently a first year PhD student under the supervision of Christophe Le Clainche, where I work on the crosstalk between two mechanosensors to better understand the collective migration of cells.
Outside of work, I really love dancing dancehall, hip-hop and salsa. I also enjoy travelling and discovering new places, food and people. I am a cheerful person who is always excited to meet and connect with new people!
Do not hesitate to contact me or anyone if you have any questions regarding the association, events or if you have any concerns.
Ana Rita Rodrigues Neves
Vice-secretary
Post-Doctoral fellow
Genome Biology dpt, Bldg 23
“I did my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biochemistry at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (FCUL). During this time, I worked on several different topics from redox processes in budding yeast metabolism and in a mouse model of ischemia/reperfusion lesions (FCUL) to single-molecule localisation microscopy of in vitro reconstituted septin complexes (Erasmus+, FU Berlin) to alternative mechanisms of translation involved in cancer pathways (Master’s thesis, INSA, Lisbon). I then moved to Germany for my PhD to study homologous recombination during meiosis in C. elegans at Simone Köhler’s lab (EMBL Heidelberg). Finally, because I was not tired of the bad weather after 5 years of being in Germany nor of meiosis (OF COURSE NOT! BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!), I moved to Paris for my post-doc to join Eric Espagne’s team at I2BC under the supervision of Chloé Girard where I intend to keep digging the mysteries of recombination during meiosis but in Sordaria this time! Outside of work, yes of course there is life after that! I love dancing, cooking, eating, doing yoga, playing volleyball, biking and playing board games.“
Flora Ballarino
Treasurer
PhD student (1st Year )
Cell Biology dpt, Bldg 22
I completed both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biology and Medical Biotechnology at the University of Perugia (Italy), gaining experience across microbiology, molecular biology and biochemistry through a metabolomics-focused Bachelor’s thesis on an industrial yeast strain, to cell biology and genetics, with a Master’s thesis on CRISPR-Cas9 application in malaria research.
After graduating, I worked as a scientific communicator and as a pharmacy sales representative. While valuable, this experience reinforced my motivation to return to research. I then joined a cell biology and electrophysiology lab for a one year grant, confirming my interest in pursuing a PhD. This led me to apply for MSCA projects and meet my supervisor, Marcelina Cardoso Dos Santos, who introduced me to my interdisciplinary PhD project on measuring mechanical strains in living cells using FRET-based force nanosensors.
I truly enjoy my job environment, and the YourI2BC association helped me feel welcomed from the very beginning. I am proud to be part of it and be the contact person for issues related to sexual and gender-based violence.
Outside the lab, I am passionate about aerial dance, aikido, yoga, music, and art.
François Jehl
Communication Manager
PhD student (2nd year)
B3S dpt, Bldg 24
I’m originally from Alsace and I completed my bachelor in Strasbourg, with an erasmus in Leeds (UK). Then I went to Montpellier for my master in Bioproduction.
I discovered cryo-electro microscopy through internships in IGBMC (Strasbourg) and Sanofi. Now I’m a 2nd year PhD student in Ménétrey/Gigant’s team under the supervision of Cécile Sauvanet. We are studying mitochondrial transport proteins by cryo-EM.
I’m also involved in the MISS organization which animate fun scientific workshops to kids few times a month.
Outside of the lab I enjoy having drinks with friends, playing board games, traveling, going to concerts, painting and making graphic illustrations on the computer.
Going to YourI2BC events is a great way to meet the other students of the lab. Do not hesitate to come to the events !
Emelyne Giraud
VICE-Communication Manager
PhD student (1st year)
GONDRY team,
Microbio dpt, Bldg 23
After graduating from high school, I attended the CPE Lyon engineering school, where I studied chemical and process engineering. Between my fourth and fifth years, I took a gap year in Seville to work in an organic chemistry laboratory. In my final year, I specialized in life sciences and biotechnology.
I am currently a first year PhD student in Muriel Gondry’s lab, where I am studying RCDPS, enzymes involved in the biosynthesis pathways of natural products, to produce new molecules of pharmacological interest.
Outside of work, I enjoy rock climbing, traveling, discovering new cultures and food, and meeting new people.
Contact us: *your.i2bc*@gmail.com
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