Hugues Contamin

Hugues Contamin has a diverse work experience in the field of life sciences. Hugues is currently the Cofounder & President of AFSSI Sciences de la Vie, an association that brings together French service and technological innovation companies in the strategic field of life sciences. In this role, they focus on promoting the growth and competitiveness of the industry.

Prior to AFSSI Sciences de la Vie, Hugues Contamin was the CEO and Founder of Cynbiose, a platform in Europe that exclusively offers non-human primate (NHP) models for biomedical research and drug discovery. Hugues established a highly qualified and controlled platform that met regulatory, health, ethical, and economic requirements. Hugues also developed various services and models.

In 2017, they founded Cynbiose Respiratory, which is likely an extension of their work in Cynbiose, but no specific details are provided.

Earlier in their career, Hugues Contamin worked as an animal welfare officer at MDS Pharma Services from 2006 to 2008. Hugues also served as a site veterinarian, animal welfare officer, and researcher at the Biosafety Level 4 Laboratory in Lyon, Institut Pasteur. In this role, they were responsible for the animal facility and conducted research in virology, focusing on different viruses responsible for hemorrhagic fevers and other virulent infections in humans.

Prior to their work at the Biosafety Level 4 Laboratory, Hugues Contamin was the director of the primate center at Institut Pasteur de Guyane from 1995 to 2002, indicating their long-standing involvement and expertise in primate research.

Overall, Hugues Contamin has significant experience in the life sciences industry, particularly in the areas of service and technological innovation companies, the development of non-human primate models, and virology research.

Hugues Contamin earned their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology and Immunology from Université Paris Cité. Hugues attended this institution from 1992 to 1998. Prior to their doctoral studies, they completed their undergraduate education at the National Veterinary School of Alfort (Paris) from 1988 to 1992, where they obtained their DVM degree. The field of study for their DVM degree was not specified.