Alice Boulanger Castaing
About Alice Boulanger Castaing
Alice Boulanger Castaing is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, with a background in Microbiology and Philosophy. She has held academic positions at Université Toulouse 3 and previously worked at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Alice Boulanger Castaing has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2010. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the NIH is a prominent medical research agency in the United States. In her role, she engages in advanced research initiatives, contributing to the field of microbiology. Her tenure at NIH spans over 14 years, during which she has been involved in various projects that align with the institution's mission to enhance health through scientific discovery.
Education and Expertise
Alice Boulanger Castaing earned her Doctorates in Microbiology and Philosophy from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, completing her studies between 1998 and 2009. This extensive academic background provides her with a strong foundation in both scientific research and philosophical inquiry. Her dual expertise allows her to approach complex problems from multiple perspectives, enhancing her contributions to the scientific community.
Background
Before her current role at the NIH, Alice Boulanger Castaing worked at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) as a researcher from 2004 to 2009. During her five years in Paris, Île-de-France, she focused on agricultural microbiology, contributing to research that supports sustainable agricultural practices. This experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent research endeavors in the United States.
Current Role at Université Toulouse 3
In addition to her position at the NIH, Alice Boulanger Castaing has served as a University Lecturer at Université Toulouse 3 since 2015. In this role, she imparts knowledge in microbiology and related fields to students, fostering the next generation of scientists. Her academic position complements her research work, allowing her to integrate teaching with her ongoing research activities.