The Institute's Team

Created 06 November 2023
Updated 06 March 2024

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Created 06 November 2023
Updated 06 March 2024

Murielle Escalmel

Corporate Scientific Communication Director

Naouel Ait Meddour

Global Scientific Communication Coordinator

Olivier Valcke

Public Relation & Editorial Manager

Mathilde Boinet

International Digital Manager

Émilie Fargier

Scientific and Medical Communication Manager

Élodie Mintet

Scientific and Medical Communication Manager

Clémence Enou

Coordinator of the Global Microbiota Scientific Communication Team

Céliane Festin

Digital Marketing Apprentice

Biocodex Microbiota Institute: who are we ?

200+ professionals

More than 230 researchers and healthcare professionals across diverse disciplines have been collaborating with the Biocodex Microbiota Institute since its creation in 2017. All together, we join forces and skills to advance microbiota research (gut microbiota but also vaginal, skin, lung…) and raise awareness about its crucial role.

At Biocodex headquarters, the Institute is a team of 8 professionals in science, communications, digital, social networks, etc. with complementary profiles, all experts in their fields. Discover them!

Biographies of the Biocodex Microbiota Institute's team

Murielle Escalmel

Corporate Scientific Communication Director

The orchestra conductor, committed and passionate, her motto: “knowledge is power.” 

With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, across roles in clinical research, training, and medical affairs, her unwavering commitment is to serve patients and contribute to the continual improvement of healthcare.

For her, Microbiota is an important organ which may change tomorrow's medicine.

Naouel Ait Meddour

Global Scientific Communication Coordinator

The solution provider, always optimistic & no short of ideas, her motto: “there are no failures, only lessons to be learned”.

She has worked in a variety of professional field, jumping from finance to real estate and find her way in the healthcare area. She is the Institute coordinator, trying to make every project being delivered in the right time while working on the Social Media strategy to create a strong microbiota community.

For her, Microbiota is an essential player for a better health.

Olivier Valcke

Public Relation & Editorial Manager

Former journalist, with 15 years of experience in health communication, Olivier oversees the editorial line and public relations of the Biocodex Microbiota Institute.

Fan of rugby and French literature (yes the two are compatible!), this natural-born storyteller turns complex scientific concepts into simple words.

His mission? Making microbiota science accessible to everyone and turn the Institute as a « media reflex » when it comes to microbiota.

 

Mathilde Boinet

International Digital Manager

She is the guardian of the Institute's digital ecosystem. With 7 years of experience in Digital Marketing, she ensures that the site is well referenced, always evolving, and pampers our online communities. She oversees the creation and monitoring of KPIs, so that the whole team can steer the Institute in the best possible direction. Her motto: “Look at the sun, the shadow will be behind you”. She is organized, optimistic and often has a powerful/crazy idea up her sleeve.

For her, Microbiota is THE future of healthcare.

 

Émilie Fargier

Scientific and Medical Communication Manager

With a deep-rooted passion for science and over 17 years of experience, Emilie holds a PhD in microbiology. Her journey has transitioned from academic research to industrial research within the pharmaceutical industry. Outside of her scientific endeavors, Emilie is an avid yoga practitioner and has a fervent passion for science fiction and fantasy literature.

As the team's microbiome science explorer, she ensures the scientific veracity of the Biocodex Microbiota Institute's content. Known for her curiosity and ability to demystify complex scientific concepts, her motto, "Unlocking the microbial mysteries for global well-being," reflects her dedication to enhancing health through the power of the microbiota.

 

Élodie Mintet

Scientific and Medical Communication Manager

The Scientific Guardian of the Institute. Her motto "Science must be accessible to everyone". With 10 years of experience in academic research within healthcare and scientific valorization in the industry, Elodie has developed a strong consumer-oriented approach.  Passionate and curious, she transforms research related to the microbiota into engaging and informative content for the general public.

For her, Microbiota is a global health solution and a game changer regarding personalized treatments.

 

Clémence Enou

Coordinator of the Global Microbiota Scientific Communication Team

News here and there, every week brings new updates just for you, and in all languages – made possible in part thanks to Clémence. Her calmness inspires confidence and prevents stress during rush times.

Her motto: 'Choose a job you love, and you won't have to work a single day in your life!' This is what she has chosen by balancing these two professions at the Microbiota Institute and in her practice as a Naturopath.

For her, Microbiota is the key to all the answers that science is waiting for. It still requires patience for it to reveal its secrets. In the meantime, taking care of it is essential!

 

Céliane Festin

Digital Marketing Apprentice

The millennial of the team, student in Communication, Management and Marketing and apprentice at the Institute since August 2023. 

Her motto: positive attracts positive (law of attraction). She's mainly in charge of website implementation and updates, newsletters and video creation. 

As a travel lover, she believes that Microbiota is an incredible world that must be absolutely explored.

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"The richness of this team is its diversity. Just like microbiota!"

Murielle Escalmel - Corporate Scientific Communication Director
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