Germain Chevignon
Ifremer
La Tremblade
germain.chevignon[at]ifremer.fr
La Tremblade
germain.chevignon[at]ifremer.fr
Research Interests
My researches focus on the understanding of the symbiotic interactions. More specifically, I use a combination of bioinformatics and molecular biology tools to explore the complex molecular interactions related to host / pathogens relationship.
Academic Appointments
2020 - present
Researcher
Laboratory of Genetics and Pathology of Marine Molluscs (LGPMM) / Ifremer, La Tremblade, France.
Molecular biology and Bioinformatics.
Researcher
Laboratory of Genetics and Pathology of Marine Molluscs (LGPMM) / Ifremer, La Tremblade, France.
Molecular biology and Bioinformatics.
2018 - 2020
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Montpellier Cell Biology Research Center (CRBM) / CNRS, Montpellier, France.
Molecular biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Insect dissection,
Advisor: Dr. Frederic Landmann
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Montpellier Cell Biology Research Center (CRBM) / CNRS, Montpellier, France.
Molecular biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Insect dissection,
Advisor: Dr. Frederic Landmann
2015 - 2018
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, GA.
Molecular biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Insect dissection,
Advisor: Prof. Mike R Strand
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, GA.
Molecular biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Insect dissection,
Advisor: Prof. Mike R Strand
Education
2010 - 2014
PhD:
Insect Biology Research Institute (IRBI) UMR CNRS 7261,
University François Rabelais de Tours, France.
PhD:
Insect Biology Research Institute (IRBI) UMR CNRS 7261,
University François Rabelais de Tours, France.
2009 - 2010
Master:
Insect Sciences,
University François Rabelais de Tours, France.
Master:
Insect Sciences,
University François Rabelais de Tours, France.
2006 - 2009
Engineer:
Sciences and Technics in Crop Production,
AgroSup Dijon, France.
Engineer:
Sciences and Technics in Crop Production,
AgroSup Dijon, France.
2005 - 2006
Post Btech School,
Rodez, France.
Post Btech School,
Rodez, France.
2003 - 2005
Btech:
Biotechnology,
Cannes, France.
Btech:
Biotechnology,
Cannes, France.
Research Experiences
2010 - 2014
PhD:
University François Rabelais de Tours, France
Molecular biology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Insect dissection, Insect rearing, Student internship supervisor.
Supervisors: Dr. Sebastien Moreau and Prof. Elisabeth Huguet
PhD:
University François Rabelais de Tours, France
Molecular biology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Insect dissection, Insect rearing, Student internship supervisor.
Supervisors: Dr. Sebastien Moreau and Prof. Elisabeth Huguet
2010 - 6 months
Master Internship:
University François Rabelais de Tours, France
Molecular biology, Physiology,Insect dissection, Insect rearing.
Supervisors: Dr. Sebastien Moreau and Prof. Elisabeth Huguet
Master Internship:
University François Rabelais de Tours, France
Molecular biology, Physiology,Insect dissection, Insect rearing.
Supervisors: Dr. Sebastien Moreau and Prof. Elisabeth Huguet
2009 - 6 months
Engineer Internship:
Group of Organic Farming Research (GRAB) and National Institute of Research for Agriculture (INRA), Avignon, France
Laboratory and orchard experiments, Behavioural analyses, Statistics, Insect rearing.
Supervisors: Dr. Benoît Sauphanor
Engineer Internship:
Group of Organic Farming Research (GRAB) and National Institute of Research for Agriculture (INRA), Avignon, France
Laboratory and orchard experiments, Behavioural analyses, Statistics, Insect rearing.
Supervisors: Dr. Benoît Sauphanor
2007 - 2 months
Engineer Internship:
Faculty of Agriculture, Maribor, Slovenia
Microbiology identification.
Supervisors: Prof. Avrelija Cencič
Engineer Internship:
Faculty of Agriculture, Maribor, Slovenia
Microbiology identification.
Supervisors: Prof. Avrelija Cencič
2004 - 2 months
Btech Internship:
Sanofi Pasteur Company, Lyon, France
Cell biology and Virology.
Supervisors: Prof. Isabelle Legastelois
Btech Internship:
Sanofi Pasteur Company, Lyon, France
Cell biology and Virology.
Supervisors: Prof. Isabelle Legastelois
Collaborative Research Visits
2013
Laboratory of Ecology, Evolution and Symbiosis,
University of Poitiers.
Host: Prof. Christine Bracqart-Varnier
Laboratory of Ecology, Evolution and Symbiosis,
University of Poitiers.
Host: Prof. Christine Bracqart-Varnier
Activities
Reviewer for:
NSF, Insect Science, Scientific Reports, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, Journal of Insect Physiology.
Languages:
French (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Beginner).
NSF, Insect Science, Scientific Reports, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, Journal of Insect Physiology.
Languages:
French (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Beginner).