← Back Sasha Darmon
PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics & Science Outreach
Laboratory of Biometry and Evolutionary Biology (LBBE)
INRIA Lyon
Algorithms, Graphs, and Genetics.
Download PDF
Research & Education
2023 - Present
PhD in Bioinformatics
LBBE, University of Lyon
Algorithms, Graphs, and Genetics. Developing new computational methods for biological data analysis.
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
Visiting Researcher (PLR Residency)
Penn State University, USA
Developed an algorithm for annotating duplications in massive genome datasets. Supervised by Paul Medvedev.
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
Research Internship
NII Tokyo, Japan
Created a sequence clustering algorithm. Supervised by Takeaki Uno.
2019 - 2023
ENS de Lyon Diploma (MSc)
ENS Lyon
Elite interdisciplinary program: Master's in Fundamental Computer Science (Major) and Biology (Minor). Graduated with honors.
Teaching
2023 - 2025
Teaching Assistant (UCBL)
Mathematics for Biology & Introduction to Python.
2020 - 2022
Mathematics Tutor (Lycée du Parc)
Weekly oral examinations ("colles") in intensive preparatory classes (MP).
Technical Skills
Development & Bioinfo
Rust Python 3 C++ Bash Awk HTML/CSS
Tools & Environment
Git / GitHub SSH Servers LaTeX
Languages
English: C1 (Cambridge Advanced) French: Native Spanish: B1
💡
Projects, Outreach & Leadership
A dozen experiences in leading science outreach events: from grant applications to
budget management and logistics.
- President & Treasurer — Démesures Association (5 years)
Global leadership: budget management, volunteer team management, outreach training,
design of educational workshops, and coordination of major public exhibits (French
Science Festival, Japan Touch Haru).
- Event Management & Community Life — BDE ENS de Lyon & Pinsons Migrateurs (2 + 2 years)
Logistics coordination and communication management for various non-profit projects.
Implementation of inclusive events to foster cohesion within the school and the
laboratory (LBBE).
- Institutional Representation — Elected PhD Representative (2 years)
Mastery of public research frameworks and governance, developed through active
participation in LBBE’s strategic bodies (UMR & CSO councils). Mediation between
management and PhD students to promote laboratory integration. Management of internal
communication (decision reporting and consultative voting processes).
Project Management Team Leadership Budgeting Event Planning Inclusion