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Welcome to Kevin Guenard

19. May 2025

Kevin joined the ICB on May 2nd.  Find out about his research activities and interests here.

Working group
Cell Biology and in vitro Toxicology (Laura Suter-Dick)

Job title
PhD Student

Tasks at FHNW
4-year project will be to develop and implement state of the art, advanced cell culture systems (e.g. 3D-cultures, brainspheres) for the investigation of developmental neurotoxicity, particular with the aim of elucidating and assessing the role of microglia.

Work background/studies
I completed my Master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology at CY Cergy Paris University in 2023. For my Master’s thesis, I conducted research at the Pasteur Institute, where I investigated glioblastoma cell migration using microfluidic chip technology. In 2024, I joined Roche as an intern, working on a gene therapy project involving iPSC-derived neurons and organoids. In May 2025, I began my PhD studies at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW).

3 keywords about Kevin
I enjoy meeting new people, engaging in various activities, and also appreciate quiet, peaceful moments. Whenever I have free time, I try to spend it outdoors. I’ve been practicing judo since my first step, and I occasionally coach and compete in both France and Switzerland.

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