Mickael Ploquin

#1 Experienced research scientist in virology & immunology (>10 years).

Mickaël is currently contributing to patient-oriented translational research projects with colleagues/KOLs in Paris (Institut Pasteur and Hôpital Kremlin-Bicêtre), Toulouse (CHU) and in Amsterdam (Academisch Medisch Centrum), focusing on cohorts of HIV+ patients (ANRS° cohorts : PRIMO, CODEX, COPANA & OPTIPRIM; Amsterdam Cohorts Studies on HIV/AIDS). With collaborators based in Paris (CEA) and Atlanta, Mickaël and his collaborators are trying to address their findings in host models for HIV/AIDS.

To embody his commitment to improve people health and live.s, to share the scientific knowledge with HIV+ patients, Mickaël volunteers for two NGOs (BASILIADE and ACCEPTESST) based in Paris and Lyon, France. As from 03/25/2015, Mickaël is an administrator. Recently (11/06/2016) `Mickaël became an administrator of ACCEPTESST.

 
#2 Skills gained from all the international experiences, collaborations & projects he managed so far:
– designing & implementing projects
– securing financial resources
– coordinating & reporting
– communicating & presenting scientific information (conferences, sponsors,…)
– interacting with KOLs
– adjusting to change
Mickaël is always eager to improve and acquire new skills.

#3 Sciencewise, he graduated in Biochemistry (INSA Lyon) and then kept broadening my knowledge in France, the USA and in the UK. So far he aimed at understanding cellular and molecular events shaping a balanced immune response during viral infections (SIV, LCMV, Friend virus) as well as mechanisms preventing HIV-induced inflammation.

#4 Mickaël co-authored 23 publications (1 article and 1 review are in press, h-index scoring at 15; source: google scholar). In addition, he presented his work at international and national meetings with KOLs and participated to national events launched by SIDACTION* to popularize the research activity going on in his lab and to talk about current HIV issues (2014 National Convention, 2014 Donators OpenHouse meeting, SIDACTION 2015 Promotional campaign see video on my linkedin profile).

° ANRS : French Research Agency for AIDS & Hepatitis
* SIDACTION: the foundation (AmfAR homolog) devotes its time to fundraising in France and supporting national and international programs against HIV/AIDS

Mickaël will be leaving the HIPER-Müller-Trutwin lab on March 31st 2016.

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 Present position:

Dec. 2014 – March 2016: Institut Pasteur, Paris France, SIDACTION postdoctoral research fellow

Project title: Defining the role of biomarkers associated with HIV-induced chronic inflammation in triggering rapid loss of CD4 T cells and metabolic disorders

Employment history:

Apr. – Nov. 2014: CEA, Fontenay-aux-Roses France, SIDACTION postdoctoral research fellow

March 2012 – Feb. 2014: Institut Pasteur, Paris France, ANRS postdoctoral research fellow

Feb. 2008 – Jan. 2012: NIMR*, Mill-Hill London UK, Career development fellow

(*since April 2015, the NIMR became part of the Francis Crick Institute)

Oct. 2006 – Jan. 2008: Brown University, Providence RI USA, Postdoctoral research associate

Feb. 2006 – May 2006: Institut Pasteur, Paris France, Postdoctoral research associate

Sept. 2001 – Jan. 2006: Institut Pasteur, Paris France, M.Sc/PhD student

March 2001 – Aug 2001: Institut Pasteur, Paris France, MENg internship

Education:

2006: Ph.D Microbiology-Virology, Diderot Paris 7 University – Institut Pasteur Paris

2002: M.Sc Microbiology-Virology, Diderot Paris 7 University – Institut Pasteur Paris

2001: M.Eng Biochemistry, INSA-Lyon

1998: Adv. Tech. certificate (French BTS) Biochemistry, Paris

Awards/Fellowships:

SIDACTION Young scientist fellowship (2014-2016)

ANRS postdoctoral fellowship (2012-2014)

Medical Research council UK Career Development fellowship (2008-2012)

Bayer fellowship 2010 to attend the 60th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting (Lindau, Germany)

Stemcell sponsorship and Keystone symposia scholarship 2010 (Viral Immunity, Banff Canada)

SIDACTION Young scientist award (2006)

SIDACTION PhD finishing fellowship (Oct2005-Jan2006)

Young scientist Travel award 2004 (NHP model for AIDS meeting, San Antonio TX USA)

Publications:

Pubmed

Google scholar

In press:

Ploquin MJ et al (Aug. 2016) Plos Pathogens.