Celine Petitjean
About Celine Petitjean
Celine Petitjean is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where she has conducted research on the phylogeny and evolution of Archaea since 2015. She specializes in bioinformatics and phylogenomics, utilizing computational techniques to explore evolutionary relationships.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Celine Petitjean has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2015. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, she has contributed to various long-term research projects focused on evolutionary biology. Her work primarily involves the phylogeny and evolution of Archaea, a domain of single-celled microorganisms. Through her role at NIH, she applies her expertise in bioinformatics and phylogenomics to advance the understanding of evolutionary relationships among these microorganisms.
Education and Expertise
Celine Petitjean holds multiple advanced degrees in the fields of Biology, Philosophy, and Genomics. She earned her Doctorate in Philosophy from Paris - Sud University (Paris XI) between 2009 and 2013, where she focused on Biology and Genomics. Prior to this, she studied Genetics, Microbiology, and Genomics at the same institution from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Philosophy and Logic at the University of Paris I: Panthéon - Sorbonne in 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in bioinformatics and phylogenomics.
Research Focus
Celine Petitjean's research primarily centers on the phylogeny and evolution of Archaea. She specializes in bioinformatics and phylogenomics, utilizing computational techniques to analyze and interpret evolutionary relationships among microorganisms. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the evolutionary processes that shape the diversity of life at the microbial level.
Background
Celine Petitjean has a diverse academic background that spans several disciplines, including biology, philosophy, and genomics. Her studies at Paris - Sud University and the University of Paris I: Panthéon - Sorbonne reflect her interdisciplinary approach to research. This unique combination of fields informs her work in evolutionary biology, particularly in the context of Archaea and their evolutionary significance.