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Florina Vlad

Florina Vlad

Saint-Martin-de-Nigelles

Summary

With a PhD in Molecular and Plant Biology and more than 15 years of experience in fundamental and applied research, I am a dedicated and results-oriented professional specializing in synthetic biology. Throughout my career, I have spearheaded innovative projects focused on optimizing gene editing technologies to improve agricultural traits and advancing synthetic biology applications for the production of high-value molecules in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. My expertise in technical research, project management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration has equipped me to excel in dynamic environments and deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation in biotechnology. Currently, as Head of Synthetic Biology at .omics, I lead efforts to transform plants into resilient, high-efficiency bio-factories by leveraging multi-omics datasets to build foundational models for plant biology. I am now seeking new opportunities to leverage my skills and experience in a challenging and rewarding role that will allow me to continue driving advancements in the field of synthetic biology.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Synthetic Biology

.omics
06.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Transforming plants into bio-factories
  • Transforming plants into bio-factories

R&D Project Leader

ALGENTECH
Versailles Area
11.2010 - 08.2023
  • Development of gene targeting technologies
  • Project management, from bibliography to experimental design, to execution and result analysis and presentation

Research engineer/Doctoral fellow

CNRS
Gif sur Yvette
09.2006 - 12.2009
  • Planning and executing a 3 years research project
  • Characterization of regulation mechanisms of protein kinases involved in the plant resistance to abiotic stress

Assistant engineer

CNRS
Gif sur Yvette
04.2006 - 09.2006
  • Study of protein kinase phosphorylation specificity using a degenerated peptide library

Assistant engineer

MAICh
Chania
03.2005 - 12.2005
  • Prolyl-4-hydroxylases transcriptional regulation in response to heat, wounding, anoxia and hypoxia

Intern

Institute of Research and Developement for Plant Protection
10.2003 - 07.2005
  • Formulation of a biopreparation with fungicide activity based on fatty acids and other natural ingredients

Education

Master of Business Administration - Manager of Business Unit

ESGCI
06-2024

Ph.D. - Plant Molecular Biology And Biochemistry

Paris-Sud University (Paris XI)
Paris
11-2009

MSc - Horticultural Biotechnology

Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania
Chania, Greece
08-2004

Bachelor Engineer - Agricultural Biotechnology

University of Agronomic Sciences And Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
06-2002

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Laboratory Management
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Problem resolution
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical

Certification

  • Diploma in Molecules of Life and Enzymes, Alison, https://alison.com/certification/print/23032095/%242y%2410%24YCbZyoYMQ5H5xGiGOtvCee5qzlRVR6zuRWkW.21JOFfw6yLh96K.
  • Introduction to Biotechnology Basics, Alison, https://alison.com/certification/print/23032095/%242y%2410%24V0f8kHAetwtBvKqziYZ6M.PX+DqcMnxUaxmhER90h02VHT4BuX5i
  • Industrial Biotechnology, University of Manchester, 88.29%, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/TSKVN42Z6DQ9

Languages

  • English, Full
  • French, Native
  • Roumain, Full

Timeline

Head of Synthetic Biology

.omics
06.2024 - Current

R&D Project Leader

ALGENTECH
11.2010 - 08.2023

Research engineer/Doctoral fellow

CNRS
09.2006 - 12.2009

Assistant engineer

CNRS
04.2006 - 09.2006

Assistant engineer

MAICh
03.2005 - 12.2005

Intern

Institute of Research and Developement for Plant Protection
10.2003 - 07.2005

Master of Business Administration - Manager of Business Unit

ESGCI

Ph.D. - Plant Molecular Biology And Biochemistry

Paris-Sud University (Paris XI)

MSc - Horticultural Biotechnology

Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania

Bachelor Engineer - Agricultural Biotechnology

University of Agronomic Sciences And Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
Florina Vlad