Our team

About us

“At the heart of every scientific breakthrough lies not only rigorous research, but also the people who carry it out. I believe that great discoveries are born from harmony, trust, and the joy of working together”

From the very beginning, I envisioned a team where scientific excellence and human values go hand in hand.

Each member of our group has been chosen not only for their expertise, but also for their spirit of collaboration and openness. We believe that kindness, respect, and diversity are just as essential as technical skills, because science flourishes in an environment where people feel safe, supported, and inspired.

I see the laboratory not merely as a workplace, but as a true community. For me, collaboration is not a slogan, but a daily practice.

Every voice matters, and every contribution is valued — regardless of one’s role, degree, or experience. I strive to cultivate a culture where ideas can be shared openly, creativity is nurtured, and teamwork serves as the driving force of innovation.

It is precisely this spirit of unity and collaboration that inspired the name of this website: Team-Mari.

More than just a name, it reflects the values that define us — openness, support, and collective growth.

La Team-Mari is a welcoming space for newcomers at all career stages. We are committed to mentoring, learning from one another, and growing together. Whether at the bench or in discussions, we encourage curiosity, resilience, and mutual support. Everyone helps each other, because collective success is our greatest achievement.

Below, you will discover the members of Team-Mari through their short bios and portraits — the faces behind our science

Team members

Ambra Giglia-Mari

Director of Research 1 (CNRS)

My name is Ambra. You will find my scientific biography on the first page of this website, so here I would like to share a… Read more…

Camille Perret

PhD

My name is Camille, and I’m originally from the Touraine region. I began my journey with a technical university degree, which gave me the opportunity… Read more…

Candice Benedetti

PhD

My name is Candice and I am from Savoie. I have always been passionate about science, which is why I decided to make it my… Read more…

Charlene Magnani

Assistant Engineer (UCBL)

Originally from northern Burgundy, and driven by a desire for independence, I chose a short and practical academic path, earning a professional Bachelor’s degree. I… Read more…

Jean-Luc Thomas

Research Engineer (CNRS)

Born in Paris, I spent my childhood near Tours and my summers in the deep countryside of Berry, on the edge of a forest. From… Read more…

Lise-Marie Donnio

Researcher CDD

I’m Lise-Marie Donnio, a researcher on a fixed-term contract. My passion for research began during several outstanding internships I completed as an undergraduate student in… Read more…

Luc-Alban Lhoste

Master 2

My name is Luc-Alban Lhoste. I was born and raised in the Ain department at the foot of the Jura Mountains. Since I was a… Read more…

Manon Courtieux

Assistant Engineer

My name is Manon, and I’m from the Rhône-Alpes region, not far from Lyon. That’s where I did both my undergrad and master’s degrees. As… Read more…

Phoebe Rassinoux

PhD

My name is Phoebe, and I come from Brittany, where the sea and wind taught me curiosity and wonder. Biology soon became my path, leading… Read more…

Pierre-Olivier Mari

Researcher (CNRS)

I am a physicist with a deep passion for understanding complex (biological) systems. After my PhD at the University PARIS XI, I began as a… Read more…

Yiru Ji

PhD

I am Yiru from China. I majored in Clinical Laboratory Technology. During my internships in a hospital clinical laboratory and an immunology laboratory, I became… Read more…

Zoé François

Assistant Engineer

I’m Zoé, a curious mind who loves figuring out how things work, especially when it comes to living organisms. I’m endlessly fascinated by nature’s tiny… Read more…

Alumni

Jianbo Huang

PhD

My name is Jianbo, and I come from China. I am currently a PhD candidate in the team, where I study the molecular mechanisms underlying… Read more…