Sophie Bleves Rigaud
About Sophie Bleves Rigaud
Sophie Bleves Rigaud is a university professor at Aix-Marseille Université, specializing in Cellular Biology and leading research on Pseudomonas aeruginosa. She has an extensive academic background, including degrees from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and Aix-Marseille Université.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Sophie Bleves Rigaud has been a Professor at Aix-Marseille Université since 2015. She is responsible for the third year of the Life Science Licence program, specifically focusing on Cellular Biology. Prior to her current role, she served as Maître de conférences at the same institution from 2000 to 2015. Her long tenure at Aix-Marseille Université highlights her commitment to education and research in the biological sciences.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Bleves Rigaud completed her studies at multiple institutions. She earned a Diplôme universitaire de technologie (DUT) in Analyses Biologiques et Biochimiques from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 between 1989 and 1991. She furthered her education at Aix-Marseille Université, obtaining a DEA in Biologie moléculaire in 1994. Additionally, she achieved a Doctorat de Microbiologie from Aix-Marseille Université from 1994 to 1998 and completed a Magistère in Biologie moléculaire at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and ENS Lyon from 1991 to 1994.
Research Involvement
Sophie Bleves Rigaud is actively involved in research at Aix-Marseille Université. She leads the LISM (UMR7255-CNRS) research group at the Institut de Microbiologie de la Méditerranée. Her research primarily focuses on the pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a significant area of study within microbiology. Additionally, she is part of the IM2B (Institut de Microbiologie, Bioénergies et Biotechnologie), contributing to advancements in microbiological research.
Previous Experience
Before her current position at Aix-Marseille Université, Sophie Bleves Rigaud worked as a postdoctoral researcher at UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain from 1998 to 2000. This role in Brussels provided her with valuable experience in research and development in the field of microbiology. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on biological sciences and education.