Marie Fornier, PhD

PhD Immuno-Oncology | INSEAD BFC | Open to news opportunities in Biotech/Pharma

San Diego Metropolitan Area

About

PhD in immuno-oncology with strong expertise in T cell biology and translational research. Interested in Medical Affairs roles bridging science and clinical strategy. Open to opportunities in California and Australia. Immuno-Oncology | Tumor Immunology | T Cell Biology | Humanized Mouse Models | Translational Immunology | CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing | Multiparametric Flow Cytometry | scRNA-seq & Transcriptomic Analysis | Immune Profiling | In Vivo Oncology Models | Co-culture Assays | Monoclonal Antibody Development | Spatial Biology & Multiplex IF/IHC | Primary Human Immune Cells | Molecular Biology | Bioluminescence Imaging | Translational Cancer Research | Experimental Design | Data Analysis & Scientific Communication | Cross-functional Collaboration

Experience

  • PhD Candidate in Oncology at INSERM
    Oct 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs

    M.C Dieu-Nosjean's Lab at CIMI Paris. Thesis director: Dr Gilles Marodon Thesis project : Role of the 4-1BB/4-1BBL co-stimulatory signal on regulatory T cell biology in a humanized mouse model of kidney cancer. Side project : Role of regulatory T lymphocytes in pain control in cancer in mice

  • Intern - Voluntary Internship at T-Knife Therapeutics
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 · 8 mos

    - Participation in the development of a transgenic mouse platform (HuTCR mice) for TCR engineered T cell therapy (TCR-T) - Determination of transposons integration sites in the murine genome with a LAMs-PCR protocol

  • Engineer's assistant (master program) at Inserm
    Oct 2019 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Development of an anti-tumor antibody to neurotensin, effect on platinum salt sensitivity in association with metabolic stress in lung cancer - Characterization of the effect of non-mature active forms of neurotensin on the immune system in NSCLC.

  • Animal technician / Veterinary assistant at Boehringer Ingelheim
    Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Animal technician for 15 species and veterinary administrative assistant (preparation and implementation of inspections by regional authorities to renew the approval of a user, breeder or supplier of animals used for scientific purposes)

  • Laboratory Technician at Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech - Université de Liège
    Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 · 3 mos

    Studies on the effect of fermentable ingredients on intestinal health in weanling piglets