Jérôme Roy | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jérôme Roy | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jérôme Roy, INRAE UMR1419 NuMéA, France

Dr. Jérôme Roy is a French biologist specializing in physiology and molecular biology, with a strong focus on cardiometabolic health and fish nutrition. Holding a PhD from the University of Montpellier, he has conducted postdoctoral research across France, Canada, and Brazil. Currently affiliated with INRAE, he leads innovative research on plant-based diets in aquaculture. He has received several prestigious fellowships and international awards for excellence in research and presentations. Passionate about pedagogy and scientific advancement, Dr. Roy also actively contributes to doctoral training and academic development. He is married with three children and resides in Hasparren, France. 🇫🇷🔬🎓

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🎓 Education

Dr. Roy completed his PhD in Sciences at the University of Montpellier (Inserm U1046/CNRS UMR9214 PhyMedExp), earning top honors for his thesis on antiarrhythmic properties of oxygenated polyunsaturated fatty acids. Prior to that, he obtained a Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Pathology from the University of Poitiers, ranked 3rd in his cohort, and another Master’s in Physiology and Neurosciences where he ranked 2nd. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and began his academic journey with a Science Baccalaureate from Lycée de la Venise Verte, Niort. His academic record reflects consistent excellence and a passion for biological sciences. 📚🧬🧠

💼 Experience

Dr. Roy served as a teaching and research attaché (ATER) at the University of Montpellier and a teaching monitor at the Faculty of Sciences of Nîmes. He has conducted advanced physiological and biochemical research with Inserm and CNRS units and contributed internationally via a collaborative thesis in Brazil. His past internships covered neurophysiology, cholera therapeutics, and cardiac electrophysiology. Currently based at INRAE, he supervises research projects on aquaculture nutrition. With over 200 hours of university-level teaching, he’s also trained in animal experimentation, scientific software, and pedagogical methods, making him a well-rounded researcher and educator. 🧑‍🏫🧪🌍

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Roy has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including the FRQS and FRM postdoctoral fellowships and top presentation awards at CMDO Congresses. He earned competitive travel grants from conferences such as ICAN, SFD, and AMWC, and was the sole European recipient of a CMDO training grant. His academic excellence is underscored by a top ranking (2/176) for his doctoral scholarship. These accolades reflect both scientific rigor and international recognition of his contributions to cardiometabolic and nutritional sciences. His work continues to be supported by competitive European and national funding initiatives. 🏆🌟🎖

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Roy’s research focuses on cardiometabolic physiology, lipid metabolism, and dietary modulation through bioactive compounds. His doctoral work investigated the antiarrhythmic potential of oxygenated derivatives of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Currently, he studies feeding behavior in fish, specifically rainbow trout, using plant-based diets enhanced with molecules targeting taste receptors. He integrates molecular biology, electrophysiology, and nutritional sciences to explore metabolic responses in both animal and cellular models. His multidisciplinary approach spans human health and aquaculture, aiming to optimize nutritional strategies for health and sustainability. 🧫🐟🫀🍽

Publication Top Notes

  • 📘 Effects of a Plant-Based Diet During the First Month of Feeding on Alevin Rainbow Trout… (2025) | Aquaculture Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1155/anu/6690967] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧪 Metabolites Derived from Radical Oxidation of PUFA: NEO-PUFAs… (2024) | Atherosclerosis | [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2024.118600] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🐟 Long-term Regulation of Fat Sensing in Rainbow Trout… (2024) | British Journal of Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1017/S0007114523001599] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧠 Physical Enrichment Triggers Brain Plasticity… in Rainbow Trout (2022) | Biology | [DOI: 10.3390/biology11081093] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 👃 Detection and Modulation of Olfactory Sensing Receptors… (2022) | IJMS | [DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042123] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 👅 Involvement of Taste Receptors in the Oro-Sensory Perception… (2022) | Aquaculture Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1155/2022/1152463] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧠 Omega-3 LC-PUFAs DHA and EPA Drove the Feeding Behaviour… (2021) | Conference Paper | [HAL: hal-03220665] | 🎤 Conference

  • 🧬 Effects of Low Stocking Densities on Zootechnical Parameters… (2021) | Biology | [DOI: 10.3390/biology10101040] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 💊 Polylactide Nanocapsules Attenuate Adverse Cardiac Cellular Effects… (2021) | Pharmaceutics | [DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091521] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🔬 Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Oxidized Metabolites… (2021) | PLEFA | [DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2020.102215] | 📚 Journal Article

 

Eva Neuwirthova | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Eva Neuwirthova : Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eva Neuwirthova is a dedicated biologist with a strong academic background. She graduated from Charles University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, focusing on carbon allocation in temperate tree species. Her keen interest led her to specialize in Plant Anatomy and Physiology for her Master’s degree. Driven by a passion for ecophysiology, she attended a summer school organized by CzechGlobe and received training in Portable Photosynthesis Systems. Dr. Neuwirthova’s exceptional work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the EARSel-Young Scientist Award for Best Poster Presentation in 2019 and 2022, showcasing her commitment to advancing plant science. 🌿🏆

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Education :

Dr. Eva Neuwirthova embarked on her academic journey at the Grammar School of Jan Palach, Mělník, before delving into Biology at Charles University’s Faculty of Science. Her academic prowess is evident in her Bachelor’s thesis, exploring carbon allocation in temperate tree species. Progressing to Experimental Plant Biology, she delved into leaf anatomy and optical properties, culminating in a Ph.D. on the topic. Notably, her expertise led to a role at Charles University and an ongoing position at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, focusing on Genetics and Physiology of Forest Trees. 🌿📚

Awards :

Dr. Eva Neuwirthova’s contributions to the scientific community have earned her prestigious accolades. In 2019, she clinched the EARSel-Young Scientist Award for the Best Poster Presentation, securing the first position. Simultaneously, her excellence was recognized at CSEBR, where she attained the Second Prize for the best poster presentation by young scientists. Undeterred, she continued her impactful research, reaffirming her brilliance by again securing the first position in the 2022 EARSel-Young Scientist Award for Best Poster Presentation. 🏆🔬 Her consistent recognition highlights her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.

Courses and Internship :

Dr. Eva Neuwirthova’s academic journey is enriched by diverse experiences and continuous learning. She honed her skills at the 2013 Summer School of Ecophysiology Measurements in Brno, organized by CzechGlobe. In 2016, she underwent specialized training in the use of the Portable Photosynthesis System Li-cor LI-6400XT, enhancing her research capabilities. Further expanding her horizons, Dr. Neuwirthova spent ten weeks at the Tartu Observatory, University of Tartu, collaborating with Dr. Lea Hallik in 2018. In 2019, she delved into multivariate data analysis in the UK. Continuing her quest for knowledge, she pursued an “Introduction to Quantitative Genetics” course in 2023 at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. 📚🌐

Research Focus :

Dr. Eva Neuwirthova’s research spans a diverse range of topics within plant physiology and remote sensing. Her investigations include understanding the impact of leaf stacking on reflectance and vegetation indices, seasonal phenological patterns of leaf dorsiventral reflectance, and the prediction of foliage biophysical traits in Norway spruce. With a focus on leaf age’s significance in remote sensing, she explores continuous leaf formation in hemiboreal deciduous trees. Dr. Neuwirthova delves into the determination of chlorophyll content in grass communities and contributes to e-learning courses on time series analysis in remote sensing. Her work showcases a comprehensive exploration of plant functional traits using cutting-edge techniques. 🌿🔍

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