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I am Yiru from China. I majored in Clinical Laboratory Technology. During my internships in a hospital clinical laboratory and an immunology laboratory, I became deeply interested in cell imaging. Currently, I am a PhD student in the MARI group, working on the role of protein named FUS in DNA repair mechanisms and specifically in the oxidative damage repair.

Outside the lab, I have been passionate about animation and games since childhood. Through years of exposure, I naturally learned Japanese and can communicate at a basic conversational level. I also enjoy crafting, especially building metal models and creating origami.

My name is Camille, and I’m originally from the Touraine region. I began my journey with a technical university degree, which gave me the opportunity to discover and explore many laboratory techniques. I then continued my studies at an engineering school in Clermont-Ferrand, where I realized that what really fascinates me is research and time spent at the lab bench.

I joined the MARI team in January 2025 as an assistant engineer, where I had the opportunity to dive into an exciting field: DNA repair in muscle cells. This experience quickly fascinated me, and I decided to continue the adventure with a PhD, focusing on the TDP-43 protein, a key player in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This new chapter promises to be rich in discoveries, and I can’t wait to uncover the mysteries of this protein.

Outside the lab, I really enjoy sharing sports activities with colleagues and friends—running is always a refreshing escape for me. I also compete in triathlon (swimming, cycling, and running), which allows me to train across different disciplines without ever getting bored. And with all this sport, it’s no surprise that I’ve developed another passion: food! I especially enjoy experimenting with sweet recipes — a bit like testing a new protocol, always hoping it works on the first try.

Whether in the laboratory, in competition, or in the kitchen, I love learning, experimenting, and sharing these discoveries with others.

My name is Candice and I am from Savoie. I have always been passionate about science, which is why I decided to make it my career. I first completed a bachelor’s degree in Biology in Grenoble, then pursued a master’s degree specializing in genetic diseases in Lyon.

I joined the MARI team at the beginning of 2024 as a research assistant, where I started working on the FUS protein and using the BioID technique. The team’s dynamism and the research topic inspired me to go further, so I decided to begin a PhD to deepen my research and knowledge. In addition to my main project, I have integrated super-resolution microscopy approaches (STED), a field in which I am becoming increasingly interested. Another part of my work focuses on setting up iPSC differentiation into motor neurons to study the absence of certain proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as SMA and ALS.

Outside the lab, I enjoy walking in the forest, especially on beautiful autumn days, but also in winter under the snow. I am also passionate about reading, particularly mystery and suspense novels. And finally… food! I love cooking and preparing tasty savory dishes — but you probably shouldn’t ask me to make dessert, as sweet recipes are definitely not my specialty.