Diagnostic
François Rieunier,
Head of Diagnostic Innovation Development
François Rieunier joined the Technology Transfer and Industrial Partnership Department in 2023 as Head of Dianostic Innovation Development.
After a PhD from the University of Montpellier, in Chemistry applied to Biology, François joined the Biological Development team at Sanofi Diagnostic Pasteur in Marnes la Coquette.
He participated in the development of several human diagnostic tests for the detection of viral pathologies mainly related to HIV (AIDS) and HCV (hepatitis).
He then held various positions within the Bio-Rad company for the development and production of biologicals for human and veterinary diagnostic kits.
During more than 25 years dedicated to diagnostics he developed numerous collaborations with academic partners and private institutions.
The work carried out during this period has also been the subject of patents in the fields of virology, cardiology and diabetes.