
Hélène LUBRANO DI SCAMPAMORTE
About
After obtaining her degree in biology and health from Paris-Saclay University, Hélène joined the’École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay in 2020.
During her years at the ENS, she completed a Master's Degree in Higher Education Training: Biochemistry-Biological Engineering (FESup BGB) during which she completed a 6-month internship in cell biology at the University of Cambridge (UK). She then obtained her Master's Degree in Cellular Signaling and Integrated Neuroscience from the University of Paris-Saclay, with a final internship carried out at the IPMC in the "Ion Channels and Pain" team.
In 2023, Hélène began her thesis at the IPMC in the "Ion Channels and Pain" team. She studies the role of endogenous lipids in the modulation of ASIC channels (Acid-Sensing Ion Channels) and their role in the appearance of chronic pain.
Alongside her research, Hélène is involved in the life of the Université Côte d'Azur. She gives lectures. course (Tutorials, practical sessions, lectures) at the university and at Polytech' Nice. She is also student representative elected to the council of the Doctoral School of Life and Health Sciences (SVS) and member of the committee Doc-PostDoc-ITA of the institute. Finally, she is regularly involved in the institute's various scientific outreach activities (Science Festival, Brain Awareness Week, Mentoring Programs).
After completing her bachelor's degree in biology and health at the University Paris-Saclay, Hélène entered the École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay in 2020.
During her time at ENS, she completed a Master's degree in Higher Education Training, Biochemistry-Biological Engineering (FESup BGB), during which she carried out a 6-month cell biology project at the University of Cambridge (UK). She then obtained her Research Master's degree in Cellular Signaling and Integrated Neurosciences from the University Paris-Saclay, with an end-of-study internship at the IPMC in the team “Ion Channels and Pain”.
In 2023, Hélène began her thesis project at IPMC in the team “Ion Channels and Pain”. She studies the role of endogenous lipids in the modulation of ASICs (Acid-Sensing Ion Channels) and their role in the onset of chronic pain.
Alongside her research work, Hélène is involved in the life of Université Côte d'Azur. She gives readings (TD, TP, CM) at the university and at Polytech' Nice (engineering school). She is also an elected student representative on the board of the Doctoral School of Life and Health Sciences (SVS) and a member of the institute's Doc-PostDoc-ITA committee. Finally, she is regularly involved in the institute's various scientific outreach activities (Science Festival, Brain Awareness Week, Cordées de la Réussite).
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