Leslie Caron, PhD
About Leslie Caron, PhD
Leslie Caron, PhD, is a researcher with extensive experience in stem cell technology and regenerative medicine. She has held positions at notable institutions, including the University of Sydney and Harvard Medical School, and is currently working at Aix-Marseille University.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Currently, Leslie Caron serves as a researcher at Aix-Marseille University in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Since joining in 2021, Caron has focused on advancing research in stem cell therapy and its applications in treating various medical conditions. The role involves collaboration with other researchers and institutions to further develop innovative therapeutic approaches.
Previous Research Experience
Leslie Caron has an extensive research background, having previously worked at the University of Sydney as the Dr. John and Anne Chong Research Fellow from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, Caron was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School from 2005 to 2010. These positions involved significant contributions to the fields of cellular and molecular biology, particularly in stem cell research.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Caron holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Life Sciences with a focus on Molecular and Cellular Biology from Université Côte d'Azur, completed from 1999 to 2004. Caron also achieved a Master's degree in Physiology and Cellular and Molecular Biology from Université de Rouen between 1995 and 1999. Additionally, Caron studied at Harvard Medical School from 2005 to 2010, further enhancing expertise in the field.
Research Contributions
Caron has made significant contributions to stem cell research, including the implementation of human pluripotent stem cell technology at the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney. During postdoctoral studies at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Caron identified novel mouse and human cardiac stem cells. Caron also developed a new stem cell therapy that shows potential in curing neuropathic pain in animal models, which is being translated for human trials.
Fellowships and Awards
Leslie Caron was awarded a fellowship from the FSHD Global Research Foundation to develop a human pluripotent stem cell-based model for muscular dystrophy. This project utilized affected human embryonic stem cell lines derived from consented preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) embryos, highlighting Caron's commitment to advancing research in genetic disorders.