Professor of Toxicology and Biochemistry, Université Paris Cité
Xavier Coumoul is a professor of toxicology and biochemistry at Université Paris Cité and co-leads the toxicology - ecotoxicology master of the university. His research focuses on the characterization of the modes of action of environmental contaminants. He leads the INSERM METATOX team which focuses on various pathologies including cancer and metastasis formation, chronic liver diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. Metabolic deregulations are one of the most studied modes of action of his team. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in the field of cellular and molecular toxicology. He is also an expert in environmental health for the university and INSERM, having participated in two INSERM collective reports and having been interviewed by numerous media. He has also held positions of responsibility for the university (board of directors and vice-president) as well as a strong involvement in educational innovation.
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