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.
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.
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 a project leacder in the Service department.
Pierre JORCIN
Project LeaderWith a Master degree in «Geography» and a Certificate in « GIS for Environmental Management », Pierre Jorcin joined SPYGEN en 2019, and is currently head of projects on the global biodiversity monitoring program. He is specialized in spatial data administration and modeling, with experience on sustainable development and nature conservation in environmental consulting firms, digital technology providers, NGOs, and international organizations.
Dr Benjamin LINARD
Research OfficerWith a Phd in Bioinformatics and after 6 years of research in the United Kingdom and France, Benjamin joined SPYGEN in 2019. He is specialized in algorithm and software developments and worked on projects related to evolutionary genomics, environmental DNA and biodiversity exploration.
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.
Chloé RAVIER
TechnicianChloé RAVIER joined SPYGEN in 2020 after a Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences with a major in Environmental Chemistry, a DUT in Biological Engineering with a major in Biological and Biochemical Analysis and 1 year of professional experience as a microbiology technician in a food analysis laboratory. She is technician in the Laboratory department.
Hugo POINT-RIVOIRE
TechnicianHugo joined SPYGEN in 2022 after a technician degree in "Biological engineering, Food Industries and Biotechnology", a professional degree in "Industrial microbiology and biotechnology" and 8 months of professional experience as a microbiology technician in a food analysis laboratory. He is now a laboratory technician.
Alicia ALIBERT
TechnicianAlicia joined SPYGEN in 2022 after completing a BTSA in Biological and Biotechnological Analysis while working in a medical research laboratory. She is a laboratory technician now.
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.
