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Alexis Parenté PhD Biological and Health Sciences
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Dr. Alexis Parenté
PhD Biological and Health Sciences - Researcher in genetic and molecular Epidemiology
Associate Professor (Maitre de Conférences) - University of Limoges, France.
Vice-President of the Scientific and Ethics Committee (CSE) of the Health Data Warehouse (EDS), University Hospital of Limoges
Contact : alexis.parente@unilim.fr
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2023- current Associate Professor - Laboratory EpiMaCT U1094 Inserm U270 IRD - University of Limoges, France
2022-2023 Scientific Director - Haute-Vienne Cancer Registry, CHU Limoges & Research Associate - Laboratory EpiMaCT U1094 Inserm U270 IRD - University of Limoges, France
2021-2022 PostDoctoral Researcher - Laboratory of Chronic and Neurologic Diseases Epidemiology (Lemacen) - University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin, Africa.
2020-2021 Assistant Lecturer/Researcher (ATER CNU 67-68) - EA7500 Peirene Lab - GAMAA - Animal Genomics, Improvement, Adaptation - Limoges University - Limoges, France
2019-2020 Assistant Lecturer/Researcher (ATER CNU 64 - 69) - EA7500 Peirene Lab - GAMAA - Animal Genomics, Improvement, Adaptation - Limoges University - Limoges, France
2015-2019 PhD Student - Biology and health (INRA and FRM position) - UMR1061/INRA - Animal Molecular Genetics Unit - Limoges University - Limoges, France
2015 Master of Science - Genetics and Physiology. Clermont-Ferrand University and Limoges University, France
Born in 1991
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Scientific summary
Associate Professor in Molecular Genetics at the University of Limoges (France), researcher at EpiMaCT (Inserm–IRD–INRAE), and Associate Researcher at LEMACEN (University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin), I work at the interface of genomics, genetic epidemiology, and public health to better understand the biological and environmental determinants of cancer and chronic diseases.
My research focuses on populations that remain largely underrepresented in global genetic studies, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Through international collaborations spanning Europe and West Africa, I develop research programs aimed at generating genomic evidence where data are most lacking and where the burden of disease is rapidly increasing.
My work combines cancer genomics, genetic epidemiology, population health, and precision medicine, with a particular interest in breast cancer, prostate cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, and health disparities. By integrating molecular biology, genomics, epidemiology, and clinical data, I seek to improve our understanding of disease mechanisms while contributing to more equitable and globally representative biomedical research.
Beyond research, I am deeply involved in scientific leadership, research governance, ethics, capacity building, and international cooperation. I supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, contribute to the development of new research and training programs in Africa, and serve in several leadership roles, including Co-President of the Scientific and Ethics Committee of the Limoges Health Data Warehouse, member of the Steering Committee of the Cancéropôle Grand Sud-Ouest, elected member of the OmegaHealth Institute Board, and member of the Senate of the European University Alliance EUPeace.
My ambition is to help build a future where advances in genomics and precision medicine benefit all populations, not only those historically represented in research.
