Position and Responsibilities

Research Engineer (AI) in Electrophysiology

Head of the Neuronal Cell Culture Platform SBEA (Structure for Animal Welfare)

Representative – Animal Welfare Officer

Mail: Norah.BOUMEDINE@univ-amu.fr

Professional Experience

Since 2026 Research Engineer (AI), INSERM U1067 – Adhesion & Inflammation

2020–2026 Research Engineer (AI), INSERM U1072 – Neurobiology of Ion Channels and the Synapse, Marseille

2013–2020 Senior Technical Assistant (TCE), INSERM U1072 – Ion Channels, Plasticity and Brain Diseases, Marseille

2007–2013 Technical Assistant (TCN), INSERM U906 – Genetics and Immunology of Parasitic Diseases, Marseille (La Timone)

2005–2006 Technical Assistant (TCN), INSERM – Cancer Research Center, Marseille (La Timone)

2004–2005 Technical Assistant (TCN), CNRS – Center for Immunology, Marseille Luminy

Current Research Interests

* Plasticity of neuronal excitability in the lateral habenula and its involvement in depressive-like behaviors

* Microglial motility and microglia–neuron adhesion, and their role in neuronal physiology

Methods and Expertise

* Patch-clamp electrophysiology

* Pharmacology

* Acute brain slices and organotypic slice cultures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Licence) in Physiology and Neuroscience Aix-Marseille University