Géraldine Gontier
About Géraldine Gontier
Géraldine Gontier is an Associate Principal Scientist at Verge Genomics, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Neurosciences and has a diverse background in research, including previous roles at UCSF and UNITY Biotechnology.
Work at Verge Genomics
Géraldine Gontier has been serving as an Associate Principal Scientist at Verge Genomics since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the company's mission of advancing drug discovery through the application of genomics and artificial intelligence. Prior to her current position, she worked at Verge Genomics as a Senior Scientist from 2022 to 2023, where she focused on research initiatives aimed at understanding neurodegenerative diseases.
Education and Expertise
Géraldine Gontier holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neurobiology and Neurosciences from Pierre and Marie Curie University, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. She also earned a Master 2 (M2) in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a specialization in Biology and Pharmacology of Aging from the same university, studying from 2007 to 2009. Earlier, she obtained a Licentiate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics from Université Paris Cité, completing her studies from 2005 to 2007.
Previous Experience at UCSF
Before joining Verge Genomics, Géraldine Gontier worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) from 2014 to 2020. During her six years at UCSF, she engaged in advanced research projects within the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the scientific community's understanding of neurobiology.
Experience at UNITY Biotechnology
Géraldine Gontier served as a Scientist at UNITY Biotechnology from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she focused on research related to cellular and molecular biology, contributing to the company's efforts in developing therapeutics aimed at age-related diseases. Her work at UNITY Biotechnology further solidified her expertise in the field of neurobiology and pharmacology.