Main Research Theme:

• Study of the skin microbiome of the common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)

Secondary Research Themes:

• Contribution to other research topics within the PHARE team, depending on project needs.

Tools & Techniques

• Molecular Biology Techniques:
  DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, real-time quantitative PCR, electrophoresis, subcloning, plasmid purification, metabarcoding, Nanopore sequencing
• Bioinformatics Techniques:
  Analysis of metabarcoding data, bacterial genome assembly
• Bacteriology Techniques:
  Bacterial culture, strain maintenance, Bioscreen testing, bacteriocin testing
• Cell Culture Techniques:
  Primary culture, cell line maintenance, transfection
• Biochemical Techniques:
  Extraction of cellular components (proteins, lipids), reverse endocrinology, biochemical assays using spectrophotometer and luminometer
• Histological Techniques:
  Sample preparation, microtome sectioning, cryostat sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, laser microdissection

Teaching & Knowledge Dissemination

• Skills Transfer to Graduate and PhD Students:
  Training in molecular biology, bacteriology, cell culture, and biochemistry techniques
• Public Outreach:
  Participation in the Fête de la Science

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prevention Assistant (since 2007)
• HAL Repository Coordinator (since 2025)
• Member of the Laboratory Council at Caen (PE2M, BioMEA, BOREA) – Safety Representative (2008–2019)
• Elected Member of the BOREA Laboratory Council – Staff Representative (2014–2018 and 2019–2020)