Michel Guérineau
Dr Guérineau has a highly recognised expertise not only in research, but also in research planning and management as well as technology transfer and industrial property. Among others, Dr Guérineau was Director for the CNRS Biotech Programme (www.cnrs.fr CNRS is the French National Center for Scientific Research, the largest fundamental research organisation in Europe) and Scientific Advisor for major biotech companies.
Dr Guérineau' summarized résumé is self-explanatory:
Researcher career:
- 1980-2003 : Head of the Biology and Molecular Genetic Laboratory, Genetic and Microbiology Institute, University of Paris-South
- 1991-1994 : Deputy Director of the Biology, Medicine and Research, Ministry Health Department
- 1986-1989 : Head of the Biotechnology Program, CNRS
- 1986-1989 : Deputy Director to the Life Sciences Department, CNRS
- 1984-1986 : Chargé de Mission, Ministry for Research and Space
- 1990 : CNRS, first class Research Director
Career related to technology transfer:
- 1998-2004 : Coordinator to the Emergence Research Program, Rhône Alpes area; France
- 1989-2000 : Conseil Supérieur d'Hygiène Publique (France National Public Health Council), Expert for enzymes used in the Food Industry, food products and Nutrition Section
- 1983-2003 : Scientific Advisor to Lesaffre International world leader in yeast production.(www.lesaffre.com)
Dr Guérineau is co-author of patents related to genetic engineering, which have been licensed for industrial production.
Dr Guérineau was also expert for the European Union in Brussels and patent expert for the European Patent office in Munich.