In this final Women in Science portrait, let’s meet Estelle Renard, a post-doctoral researcher in the cardiac physiopathology team at Liryc.
Estelle, what is your position at Liryc ?
As a postdoctoral researcher, my primary responsibility is to produce research data for a specific scientific project and analyze it to highlight its significance. I then share these findings with fellow researchers at conferences and through scientific publications. Additionally, I actively engage in outreach and awareness activities to make scientific knowledge more accessible to the public.
In practice, what does that mean?
My main focus is on performing optical mapping experiments, a cutting-edge technique that provides a highly detailed visualization of cardiac electrical activity. By conducting these experiments, my goal is to unravel the root causes of cardiac arrhythmias, often referred to as “electrical storms,” which tragically lead to cardiac arrests every 10 minutes in France, even among seemingly healthy individuals.
Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the diagnosis and risk assessment of sudden cardiac death in the general population.
Why did you choose to pursue a scientific career?
My passion for the healthcare field and the intricacies of our body’s functions naturally led me to pursue studies in Biology.
As soon as I discovered the world of research during my early internships, I was immediately drawn to the diverse range of tasks assigned to us. There’s no typical day; it’s a perfect balance between intellectual and hands-on activities!
And what’s the key to pursuing a scientific career?
It requires dedication, organization, and a lot of humility. The path unfolds gradually, step by step, as you follow the stages that build it.