Agathe C.
About Agathe C.
Agathe C. is a postdoctoral researcher currently working at Aix-Marseille Université, specializing in virology. She has a diverse academic background with degrees in general engineering, biotechnology, and virology, and has held various research positions in Australia and France.
Current Role at Aix-Marseille Université
Agathe C. has been working as a postdoctoral researcher at Aix-Marseille Université since 2021. In this role, she is involved in advanced virology research at the Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire in Marseille. Her work focuses on the characterization of diagnostic reagents for SARS-CoV-2 and the optimization of a reverse genetics system specifically for this virus. This position allows her to contribute to significant research initiatives in the field of virology.
Previous Experience at University of Queensland
Agathe C. held multiple positions at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. She served as a research assistant for two months in 2017 and later worked as a tutor from 2014 to 2017 for three years. Additionally, she was a postdoctoral research fellow from 2018 to 2020 for two years. These roles provided her with extensive experience in research and education within the field of virology.
Educational Background in Engineering and Biotechnology
Agathe C. studied at Ecole centrale de Marseille, where she earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in General Engineering from 2010 to 2014. She also pursued her studies at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology from 2012 to 2014. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong background in engineering and biotechnology, essential for her research in virology.
Doctoral Studies in Virology
Agathe C. completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Virology at The University of Queensland from 2014 to 2017. Her doctoral studies focused on various aspects of virology, contributing to her expertise in the field. This advanced degree has been instrumental in her subsequent research roles and projects.
Experience at CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique
Before her current position, Agathe C. worked at CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique as a postdoctoral researcher from 2020 to 2021 for eleven months. This role further developed her research skills and contributed to her knowledge in virology, particularly in relation to emerging viruses.