Valérie Ducret
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Fabrice Glibert
J'ai beaucoup aimé travailler avec Valérie. Côté humain, elle est agréable, souriante, toujours positive. Elle est à l'écoute et sait retransmettre ses connaissances en expliquant efficacement les concepts qu'elle souhaite partager. Ses rapports et présentations sont clairs, précis et documentés. Elle est efficace et sait prendre des décisions et des initiatives en tant que chef de projet. Elle a toutes les compétences pour manager une équipe. Ses connaissances en génétique et génomique alliées à ses compétences en R et Python ont permis de gérer et analyser un grand nombre de données biologiques (SNPs, GWAS...).
Fabrice Glibert
J'ai beaucoup aimé travailler avec Valérie. Côté humain, elle est agréable, souriante, toujours positive. Elle est à l'écoute et sait retransmettre ses connaissances en expliquant efficacement les concepts qu'elle souhaite partager. Ses rapports et présentations sont clairs, précis et documentés. Elle est efficace et sait prendre des décisions et des initiatives en tant que chef de projet. Elle a toutes les compétences pour manager une équipe. Ses connaissances en génétique et génomique alliées à ses compétences en R et Python ont permis de gérer et analyser un grand nombre de données biologiques (SNPs, GWAS...).
Fabrice Glibert
J'ai beaucoup aimé travailler avec Valérie. Côté humain, elle est agréable, souriante, toujours positive. Elle est à l'écoute et sait retransmettre ses connaissances en expliquant efficacement les concepts qu'elle souhaite partager. Ses rapports et présentations sont clairs, précis et documentés. Elle est efficace et sait prendre des décisions et des initiatives en tant que chef de projet. Elle a toutes les compétences pour manager une équipe. Ses connaissances en génétique et génomique alliées à ses compétences en R et Python ont permis de gérer et analyser un grand nombre de données biologiques (SNPs, GWAS...).
Fabrice Glibert
J'ai beaucoup aimé travailler avec Valérie. Côté humain, elle est agréable, souriante, toujours positive. Elle est à l'écoute et sait retransmettre ses connaissances en expliquant efficacement les concepts qu'elle souhaite partager. Ses rapports et présentations sont clairs, précis et documentés. Elle est efficace et sait prendre des décisions et des initiatives en tant que chef de projet. Elle a toutes les compétences pour manager une équipe. Ses connaissances en génétique et génomique alliées à ses compétences en R et Python ont permis de gérer et analyser un grand nombre de données biologiques (SNPs, GWAS...).
Credentials
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Introduction to TensorFlow
DataScientest.comDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Deep Learning with Keras
DataScientest.comDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Machine Learning with PySpark
DataScientest.comDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Machine learning with Scikit-learn
DataScientest.comNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Clustering
DataSNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Regression
DataScientest.comNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Text and Sentiment Analysis
DataScientest.comNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Time Series Analysis
DataScientest.comNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Data-visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn
DataScientest.comOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Machine Learning with Scikit-learn
DataScientest.comOct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Owkin
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Scientist
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May 2022 - Present
‣ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and conduct extensive research in oncology and cardiac diseases. ‣ Build omics data processing pipeline, using Snakemake workflow management system to create reproducible and scalable data analyses. ‣ Participated in the organization of internal Hackathon to foster knowledge and skills sharing within R&D. ‣ Collaborate with external partners, such as academic/private institutions and pharmaceutical companies, to leverage resources and accelerate research progress. ‣ Participate in scientific conferences for presenting our research findings and discussing scientific advancements. Show less
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PHARNEXT
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France
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Omics scientist
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
‣ Leader of omics projects, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS), utilizing proprietary genomic and clinical data from patients as well as public genomic data (e.g., UK Biobank). Identified disease-associated genes through comprehensive analysis, contributing to the understanding of genetic factors related to specific neurological diseases (e.g. Charcot Marie Tooth). ‣ Integrated and adapted public tools and pipelines to streamline data processing and analysis workflows. ‣ Collaboration with the AI team and biologists to develop projects, involving the collection of public data and modification of RShiny scripts. ‣ Managing the omics team consisting of a data engineer and a bioinformatician, fostering efficient communication, team productivity, and ensuring the well-being of collaborators. ‣ Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, including versioning of scripts and workflows to enhance reproducibility and robustness of results (Nextflow and Singularity). ‣ Ensured compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., RGPD) by working closely with the IT team to implement secure, personalized instances (EC2) in a cloud environment (AWS). ‣ Organized and hosted interdepartmental meetings to facilitate communication and collaboration within the company. ‣ Received training in GxPs (Good x Practice) and Quality standards, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in research and project execution. Show less
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Museum national d'Histoire naturelle
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France
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Post-doc Researcher assistant
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
‣ Principal researcher of a transcriptomic project utilizing RNA-seq (Illumina) technology to uncover molecular pathways influencing locomotory trade-offs in a non-model species. ‣ Wrote and published findings in BMC Genomics, contributing to the field of genomics and highlighting the importance of omics analyses in non-model organisms. ‣ Conducted a second biological project, employing statistical analyses such as GLMM in R software, to investigate and understand specific aspects of sexual dimorphism in metabolism in a non-model species. ‣ Wrote and published research outcomes in the Journal of Zoology. ‣ Provided statistical support for a project exploring the effects of acclimation temperature on locomotion. Utilized LMM in R to analyze and interpret data, and contributed to the publication in the Conservation Physiology journal. ‣ Delivered project's presentations during internal seminars. Show less
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University of Lausanne - UNIL
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Switzerland
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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PHD Student
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May 2013 - Jul 2017
‣ Conducted research on the evolutionary processes underlying variation in plumage pigmentation and the MC1R gene in barn owls. ‣ Performed field sampling and laboratory work, including DNA extraction, PCR, and allelic discrimination assays, to genotype over 4,000 individuals at MC1R and microsatellites. ‣ Collected and integrated multi-biological data generated by the research group, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of plumage pigmentation variation. ‣ Utilization of dedicated software and statistical analyses in R to perform population genetics analyses, elucidating patterns and processes related to barn owl populations. ‣ Supervision of undergraduate and master's students, serving as a teaching assistant to introduce them to the R software, population genetics, and biology. ‣ Disseminated scientific results through writing and publishing research findings in scientific journals or poster presentation at conference. ‣ Delivered presentations during internal seminars and actively participated in open days for science, engaging children from schools and promoting scientific knowledge. Show less
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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
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France
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Voluntary internship
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
‣ Statistical analyses of an ecological dataset from a temporal survey of collared flycatcher using the R software ‣ Statistical analyses of an ecological dataset from a temporal survey of collared flycatcher using the R software
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University of Sydney
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Voluntary internship
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
‣ Collecting and breeding of an invasive fish ‣ Experimental and protocol setting ‣ Measurements of locomotory activities ‣ Collecting and breeding of an invasive fish ‣ Experimental and protocol setting ‣ Measurements of locomotory activities
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L'Institut Agro Rennes-Angers
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France
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Master 2 internship
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
‣ Generation of genetic sequences of immunity gene (MHC classIIB) with 454 pyrosequencing technology. Data cleaning of NGS sequences (SESAME Barcode software) ‣ DNA extraction, PCR, and microsatellites genotyping ‣ Population genetic analyses ‣ Statistical analyses using the R software ‣ Internal and external seminar presentation (symposium “Le petit pois déridé”, 2012), scientific report ‣ Generation of genetic sequences of immunity gene (MHC classIIB) with 454 pyrosequencing technology. Data cleaning of NGS sequences (SESAME Barcode software) ‣ DNA extraction, PCR, and microsatellites genotyping ‣ Population genetic analyses ‣ Statistical analyses using the R software ‣ Internal and external seminar presentation (symposium “Le petit pois déridé”, 2012), scientific report
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CNRS
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France
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Master 1
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Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
‣ Field sampling in agricultural zone ‣ Biometric measurements, statistical analyses with R ‣ Communication in internal seminars and scientific reporting ‣ Field sampling in agricultural zone ‣ Biometric measurements, statistical analyses with R ‣ Communication in internal seminars and scientific reporting
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Education
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2013 - 2017
Université de Lausanne
PhD, Ecology and Evolution -
2020 - 2021
DataScientest.com
Data scientist -
2010 - 2012
Université de Rennes I
Master 2, Ecologie Fonctionnelle, Comportementale et Evolutive -
2007 - 2010
Université de Rennes I
Licence Biologie des Organismes
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