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France

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PhD in Genetics | CRISPR & NGS Consulting | T Cell Biology & Functional Genomics | AI Training

Profile Summary

I have a PhD in Biology, specialising in Genetics, with 10+ years of experience in academic research, developing expertise in CRISPR genome editing, functional genomics, and T cell biology. During my PhD, I worked in a lab providing CRISPR services to multiple institutes, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of experimental designs. This foundation, combined with subsequent work at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, a world-leading research centre, gave me exposure to cutting-edge genome editing and sequencing technologies before they were widely accessible. These experiences trained me to think critically about experimental strategies, understand their applications and limitations, and develop a deep, practical knowledge I can apply and share across diverse projects. I now offer freelance consulting services for companies, research organisations, and biotech teams, specialising in: - CRISPR & genome editing experimental design - Next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis and interpretation - Functional genomics and T cell biology consulting - Scientific review, protocol evaluation, and troubleshooting - AI model training and evaluation - Training sessions, workshops, and teaching materials for scientific teams I combine deep expertise in genome editing, functional genomics, and AI training to support research projects and biotech initiatives.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Genomics
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Data Manipulation
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Biomolecular Engineering
• ☆ Gene Editing/CRISPR
• ☆ Cytometry

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Data Visualization, Data Insights

Work Experience

Staff Scientist

Wellcome Sanger Institute

October 2023 - October 2025

Postdoctoral fellow

Wellcome Sanger Institute

June 2019 - September 2023

PhD student

Inserm

November 2015 - May 2019

Education

PhD

Université Victor Segalen (Bordeaux II) - France

November 2015 - May 2019

Master of Science in Health Biology, specialisation: genetics (2nd year) (Biology)

Université de Bordeaux

September 2014 - June 2015

Master of Science in Health Biology (1st year) (Biology)

Université de Tours UFR Sciences et Techniques

September 2013 - June 2014

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Université de Tours UFR Sciences et Techniques

September 2010 - June 2013

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

PREPRINT

Florence Lichou, Julie C. Matte, Olivier B. Bakker, Madeline A. Ohl, Francesco Cisternino, Andrea J. Manrique-Rincón, Anke Husmann, Tong Li, Kwasi Kwakwa, Anneliese O. Speak, et al. (2026). Multiplexed high-content imaging uncovers morphological diversity of lymphocyte activation and dysfunction .

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Florence Lichou and Gosia Trynka(2020). Functional studies of GWAS variants are gaining momentum . Nature Communications. 11. (1). Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

Matthieu Lewis and Val{\'{e}}rie Prouzet-Maul{\'{e}}on and Florence Lichou and Elodie Richard and Richard Iggo and B{\'{e}}atrice Turcq and Fran{\c{c}}ois-Xavier Mahon(2020). A genome‐scale CRISPR knock‐out screen in chronic myeloid leukemia identifies novel drug resistance mechanisms along with intrinsic apoptosis and MAPK signaling . Cancer Medicine. 9. (18). p. 6739--6751. Wiley

Florence Lichou and S{\'{e}}bastien Orazio and St{\'{e}}phanie Dulucq and Gabriel Etienne and Michel Longy and Christophe Hubert and Alexis Groppi and Alain Monnereau and Fran{\c{c}}ois-Xavier Mahon and B{\'{e}}atrice Turcq(2019). Novel analytical methods to interpret large sequencing data from small sample sizes . Human Genomics. 13. (1). Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

DISSERTATION THESIS

Lichou, Florence(2019). Identification et caractérisation de polymorphismes génétiques impliqués dans la réponse à l’imatinib dans la leucémie myéloïde chronique .