Dr Maxime Francois
Research Scientist
Contact details:
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PO BOX 10041
ADELAIDE SA 5000 AUSTRALIA
Biography
Maxime François is a Research Scientist at CSIRO Health & Biosecurity. He received his PhD in Medical Sciences from Edith Cowan University where he was investigating new biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in cheek cells using laser scanning cytometry. He went on to investigate guanine-quadruplexes (secondary DNA structures) and their modulation in the context of ageing and nutrition. His research has focused on developing imaging techniques to measure a panel of protein markers within lymphocytes and buccal cells relating to DNA damage, nutritional deficiencies, ageing and neurodegenerative diseases. His current research aims at developing biomarkers of genomic ageing and health in saliva. Maxime is an expert user of a panel of imaging equipment such as laser scanning cytometer, Metasystem Metafer, Nikon A1 confocal microscope and 3D Imaris imaging software.
Maxime has published 17 peer-reviewed research papers including two book chapters and is the treasurer for the Epigenetics Consortium of South Australia (SA), an association aiming at promoting the science of epigenetics in South Australia. Maxime is also the assistant secretary and SA hub leader for the Australian and French Researchers in Australia Network association (AFRAN). Maxime is an editorial board member of newly established scientific journals and has a strong engagement in teaching, with previous experience as a biology and French tutor for Flinders University and the University of Adelaide, respectively. He has also supervised visiting scientists, 2 master students from the University of Adelaide and is part of the high school science discovery program of CSIRO Health & Biosecurity.
Other Interests
Scuba diving, reading fiction, running.
Professional Areas
Fields of Research
Current
- Epigenetics (incl. Genome Methylation and Epigenomics) (060404)
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified (060199)
- Medical Biochemistry: Proteins and Peptides (incl. Medical Proteomics) (110106)
- Geriatrics and Gerontology (110308)
- Dietetics and Nutrigenomics (111102)
- Medical Biochemistry: Nucleic Acids (110105)
Current Roles
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SA Hub Leader
Australian-French Research and Innovation Network -
Treasurer
Epignetics Consortium of South Australia (EpiCSA) -
Postdoctoral Fellow
Future Science Platform
Academic Qualifications
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2013
PhD in Medical Sciences - "Discovery of new biomarkers of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's disease risk in buccal cells using laser scanning cytometry"
Edith Cowan University -
2009
Master by Research in "Neuroscience and Human Nutrition".
University of Bordeaux (France). -
2007
3rd Year Bachelor of "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology".
University of Rennes (France). -
2006
1st and 2nd Year Bachelor of "Biology". U
niversity of New Caledonia.
Professional Experiences
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2017-Present
FSP Postdoctoral Fellow
CSIRO -
2013-2016
OCE Postdoctoral Fellow
CSIRO -
2012-2013
Casual Research Officer
CSIRO -
2009-2010
Research Project Officer
CSIRO -
Jan 2009-June 2009
6 Months internship
CSIRO -
May 2008-June 2008
7 weeks work placement
UPCDM (Proteolysis, Muscular Growth and Development Unit) - Bordeaux - France.
Achievements and Awards
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2016-2021
Affiliate Associate Lecturer – School of Biological Sciences
University of Adelaide -
2016
CSIRO Successful postdoc award
CSIRO -
2016
Best Oral Presentation Award
Asia-Pacific Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics Organisation (APNNO) -
2016
Best Poster Award
Epigenetics Consortium of South Australia (EpiCSA) -
2016
Travel Award to attend AFRAN forum
CSIRO -
2010
Travel Award to attend QIC symposium
CSIRO
Other highlights
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2016-Present
Member, Asia Pacific Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics Organization (APNNO)
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2016-Present
Member of Australian Epigenetics Alliance (AEpiA)
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2015-Present
Member, International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research (ISNPR)
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2015-Present
Editorial board member of SM Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (SMJNM)
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2015-Present
Editorial board member of International Journal of Nutritional Sciences (IJNS)
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2011-2016
Member, Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
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2010
Invited workshop instructor to the Quantitative Imaging Cytometry Symposium (Boston, MA, USA)
Grants
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2017-2019
CSIRO Future Science Platforms Project - $717,123
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2011-2012
JO & JR Wicking and Mason Foundation Trust (ANZ Trustees) - $60,000
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2010-2013
Preventative Health Flagship Top-up Postgraduate Scholarship - $21,000
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2010-2013
PhD Scholarship from Government of New Caledonia - BER "Bourse d'encouragement a la recherche" - $75,000
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2016-Present
CSIRO Fire Warden
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2017-Present
Lab Custodian
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2014-2017
CSIRO Education and Outreach Program
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2017-Present
Gym custodian
