Laure Castan

Laure Castan, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at AstraZeneca with over five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in T cell and myeloid cell biology, drug discovery, and complex immunoassays. Laure obtained their PhD in Immunology from Université de Nantes in 2017, where they developed a groundbreaking mouse model for studying allergy mechanisms. Their prior roles include research positions at INSERM, Microbiotica, and the French National Institute for Agricultural Research, where they contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and advanced in vitro and in vivo experimental techniques. Additionally, Laure holds degrees in Food Science and Engineering and has amassed a diverse skill set in immunological research and cell biology.