Created in 2011, SPYGEN is a French biotechnology company specialising in molecular ecology. SPYGEN is a spin off from the Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine (LECA; CNRS – Université Grenoble 1 – Université Savoie Mont Blanc), a pioneer in the development of biodiversity monitoring methods based on environmental DNA (eDNA). LECA and SPYGEN have produced numerous innovations in this field, with 6 patents and more than 50 scientific publications on eDNA. Since its creation, SPYGEN has striven continually to improve the diversity and performance of the eDNA expertise offered, with an experienced team and with the support of many scientists and institutional partners worldwide.
Dr Tony Dejean
Co-founder, ChairmanAs chairman of the SPYGEN company since its foundation, Tony Dejean is responsible for business management and strategy. He is an ecological engineer and has a PhD in molecular ecology. He is specialised in the monitoring of aquatic ecosystems and actively participates in research and conservation projects in this field.
Dr Alice Valentini
Co-founder, Research officerAlice Valentini has a PhD in molecular ecology and is responsible for the implementation and follow-up of research projects. Since 2005, she has contributed to the development of biodiversity monitoring approaches based on eDNA. She is specialised in the use of new sequencing technologies and bioinformatics tools.
Coline Gaboriaud
Laboratory and Quality ManagerColine Gaboriaud joined SPYGEN in 2012 after a Masters degree in “Genetics and biodiversity management” and a Postgraduate degree (DESS) in the “Management of wildlife and habitats”. She is currently responsible for the Laboratory department and the Quality approach.
Pauline Jean
Project leaderWith two Masters degrees, in “Ecology, evolution and biometry” and in “Knowledge, management & development of inland aquatic spaces”, Pauline Jean joined the SPYGEN team in 2014. She is currently manager of fresh water ecosystem, in the Service department.
Jonathan GRONDIN
Project leaderWith two Masters degrees in “Marin Biology and Ecology”, in “Fonctional Ecology”, and eight year's experience as marin biologist in an engineering office, Jonathan GRONDIN joined the SPYGEN team in 2017. He is currently manager of marin ecosystem in the Service department.
Serena QUIROS
Project LeaderWith a Master degree in “Biodiversity Management”, Serena QUIROS joined SPYGEN 2018. She currently works on new sequencing technologies and bioinformatics tools.
Anaïs Guichard
Financial and Administrative OfficerWith an undergraduate degree in “Financial and Agencies Management” and 8 years working in an accounting firm, Anaïs Guichard joined SPYGEN in 2016. She is in charge of administrative and financial management.
Floriane PANSIER
TechnicianFloriane PANSIER joined SPYGEN in 2017 after a Bachelor degree in “Biotoechnology professions” and three years’ experience in genetic laboratory. She is technician in the Laboratory department.
Aurélie CHAUVET
TechnicianAurélie CHAUVET joined SPYGEN in 2017 after a two-year diploma in “Bio-engineering”, a Bachelors degree in "Vegetal Biotechnology" and eleven years’ experience in genetic and agronomic laboratory. She is technician in the Laboratory department.
Dr Claude Miaud
Claude Miaud is a research director at the Centre d’Ecologie Fonctionnelle et Evolutive (CEFE). He is specialised in the monitoring of amphibian populations. Since 2007, he has taken part in the development of aquatic biodiversity monitoring methods using eDNA, with a particular focus on sampling strategies.
Christian Miquel
Christian Miquel is a CNRS engineer. He is specialised in DNA analysis from complex matrices. He has been involved, since 2013, in the development of a new genotyping approach allowing genetic profiles from rare and degraded DNA to be performed through the use of Next Generation Sequencing technologies.
