PhD student at National Institute of Health and Medical Research , France
Juliette Restier-Verlet is a passionate PhD student specializing in radiobiology, with a particular focus on space radiation. She is pursuing her PhD at INSERM U1296 in Lyon, France, in a program co-funded by the French Space Agency (CNES). Her research revolves around understanding DNA damage repair pathways in tissues exposed to space radiation and developing chemical protection solutions for astronauts. Juliette has also developed expertise in oncology and neuroscience, reflecting her broad academic background and commitment to tackling complex scientific challenges.
Professional Profile
🎓 Education
Juliette holds a Bachelor’s degree in animal physiology with a specialization in neurosciences from Université Claude Bernard (Lyon I), completed in 2019. She further pursued a Master’s degree at the same university, with her first year dedicated to oncology research and her second year focusing on therapeutic innovations in oncology, completed in 2021. Currently, she is working towards her PhD at INSERM U1296, studying the biological effects of space radiation and its potential health impacts on astronauts.
🏢 Work Experience
Juliette has gained significant experience through various internships and research projects. During her Master’s degree, she worked at INSERM U1296, where she studied the individual responses to cosmic radiation and the mechanisms behind ATM protein transit within cells under the guidance of Dr. N. Foray. Earlier, she completed an observation internship at the Stem Cell and Brain Research Institute, Lyon, under Dr. H. Kennedy, where she gained insights into brain connectomics and cortical area interactions. Her work experience has been diverse, blending space radiobiology and neuroscience.
🧬 Skills
Juliette’s skill set is robust and interdisciplinary, with expertise in radiobiology, cell biology, and oncology. She is proficient in using irradiation devices and has a strong foundation in scientific communication, both written and oral. Her leadership abilities have been honed through her involvement in various group projects and her experience in managing scientific research, making her a well-rounded researcher equipped with both technical and soft skills.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Juliette’s innovative thinking was recognized when she earned 2nd place in the Precision Oncology School competition in 2020 for her project on personalized medicine for breast cancer. She also participated in the Business Creation Competition organized by BEELYS from September 2019 to May 2020, where her team created a fictitious company named “Aromakit.” These experiences showcase her entrepreneurial spirit and her ability to apply scientific knowledge to real-world problems.
Membership 🤝
Throughout her academic journey, Juliette has actively participated in multiple scientific workshops and schools. She attended the Radiation Summer School organized by ESA and GSI in Darmstadt, Germany, where she deepened her understanding of space radiation. Additionally, she participated in INOVALO 360, a winter school on innovation and valorization at Université Grenoble Alpes, where she gained insights into innovation processes and intellectual property protection.
Teaching Experience 📚
Juliette has contributed to scientific education and communication through various presentations. She has presented her research at key events such as BARCamp at Université Lyon I and the HEMERA Workshop in Rome, where she discussed her work on stratospheric balloon experiments. Her involvement in public science communication is also evident from her participation in the Science Festival at Université Lyon I, where she helped create educational content about space radiation for the general public.
🔬 Research Focus
📚 Publication
- Prediction of Cancer Proneness under Influence of X-rays with Four DNA Mutability and/or Three Cellular Proliferation Assays
El Nachef, L., Bodgi, L., Estavoyer, M., Pujo-Menjouet, L., Foray, N.
Year: 2024
Journal: Cancers, 16(18), 3188
- When Chromatin Decondensation Affects Nuclear γH2AX Foci Pattern and Kinetics and Biases the Assessment of DNA Double-Strand Breaks by Immunofluorescence
Granzotto, A., El Nachef, L., Restier-Verlet, J., Bourguignon, M., Foray, N.
Year: 2024
Journal: Biomolecules, 14(6), 703
- The Radiobiological Characterization of Human and Porcine Lens Cells Suggests the Importance of the ATM Kinase in Radiation-Induced Cataractogenesis
Al-Choboq, J., Mathis, T., Restier-Verlet, J., Bourguignon, M., Foray, N.
Year: 2023
Journal: Cells, 12(16), 2118
- X-rays-Induced Bystander Effect Consists in the Formation of DNA Breaks in a Calcium-Dependent Manner: Influence of the Experimental Procedure and the Individual Factor
Restier-Verlet, J., Joubert, A., Ferlazzo, M.L., Bourguignon, M., Foray, N.
Year: 2023
Journal: Biomolecules, 13(3), 542
- Molecular Influence of the ATM Protein in the Treatment of Human Cells with Different Radioprotective Drugs: Comparisons between Antioxidative and Pro-Episkevic Strategies
Restier-Verlet, J., Drouet, M., Pras, P., Bourguignon, M., Foray, N.
Year: 2023
Journal: Biomolecules, 13(3), 524
- Cancer and Radiosensitivity Syndromes: Is Impaired Nuclear ATM Kinase Activity the Primum Movens?
El Nachef, L., Berthel, E., Ferlazzo, M.L., Bourguignon, M., Foray, N.
Year: 2022
Journal: Cancers, 14(24), 6141
- Quantitative Correlations between Radiosensitivity Biomarkers Show That the ATM Protein Kinase Is Strongly Involved in the Radiotoxicities Observed after Radiotherapy
Le Reun, E., Bodgi, L., Granzotto, A., Bourguignon, M., Foray, N.
Year: 2022
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(18), 10434
- Human Radiosensitivity and Radiosusceptibility: What are the Differences?
El-Nachef, L., Al-Choboq, J., Restier-Verlet, J., Bourguignon, M., Foray, N.
Year: 2021
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(13), 7158
- Radiation on Earth or in Space: What Does It Change?
Restier-Verlet, J., El-Nachef, L., Ferlazzo, M.L., Bouchet, A., Foray, N.
Year: 2021
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(7), 3739