Jacques Deguine
About Jacques Deguine
Jacques Deguine serves as the Associate Director of the Immunology Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in immunology, with experience in research, editing, and bioinformatics.
Work at Broad Institute
Jacques Deguine has been serving as the Associate Director of the Immunology Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing research in immunology, particularly in the areas of NK and T cell responses. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Scientific Advisor at the same institute from 2019 to 2020. His work at Broad involves collaboration with leading researchers and contributing to significant projects in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jacques Deguine holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Immunology from Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII), where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Ecole polytechnique between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Immunology from Université René Descartes (Paris V) in 2008. His expertise includes intravital imaging, bioinformatics, RNA sequencing, and programming in R and Python.
Background in Research and Editorial Roles
Before joining the Broad Institute, Jacques Deguine gained extensive experience in various research and editorial positions. He worked as a Post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2016 and served as a Scientific Editor for Cell Press from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Editor for Trends in Immunology from 2016 to 2018. His early research experience includes a PhD at Institut Pasteur, where he focused on immunology.
Professional Experience Prior to Broad
Jacques Deguine's professional journey includes significant roles at several prestigious institutions. He was an Associate Faculty Member at Faculty of 1000 Ltd from 2010 to 2016 and worked as a Master student at Institut Pasteur from 2007 to 2008. His diverse experiences have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of immunological research and its applications.
Research Contributions
During his PhD at Institut Pasteur, Jacques Deguine contributed to the field of immunology with a focus on NK and T cell responses. His research has implications for understanding immune responses and developing therapeutic strategies. His work continues to influence ongoing research initiatives at the Broad Institute.