Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL-Bruxelles) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Curricula vitae of the members of the  Unit of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology Technical personnel

Technical and administrative staff : Technical staff Francine Andries-Renoird Marie-Claire Cambier Nancy Aguilera Olga Meert Administrative staff Marc Lhoas

Francine graduated in clinical laboratory  in 1969 at the Institute for Laboratory Assistants and Dietetitians in Louvain, Belgium (this Institute has now moved to Brussels and has taken the name of Institut Paul Lambin), Brussels. She joined the group of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology in 1970 where she is now 1st Head Technician. Her main activities are :

• Training of new students (learning of basic techniques)
• Biochemistry : chromathography (TLC and HPLC) and enzymatic assays
• Electron microscopy : preparations of samples and ultramicrotomy
• immuno-histochemical and histological techniques (optic an electron microscopy)
• Collection, handling and assay of samples for clinical studies
• Management of data bases for clinicals studies
• Ordering,  invoicing and handling of the laboratory accounts
• Help for writing official reports in Dutch

Marie-Claire graduated in clinical laboratory  in 1975 at the Paul Lambin Institute in Brussels, Belgium (Institut Paul Lambin).  She joined the group of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology in 1975 where she is now 1st Technician. Her main activities are :

• Cell culture techniques (infected and uninfected eucaryotic cells, including work in L2/P2 facilities)
• Microbiological techniques (bacteria)
• Scientific photography (electron microscopy, etc...)
• Training of new students (learning of basic techniques)
• Maintenance and management of the Animal Room (including relationships with the Ministry of Agriculture for inspection purposes)
• Collection and handling of samples for clinical studies
• Maintenance and management of the laboratory computer network (15 machines)
• Help for the organization of  seminars and post-graduated courses
• Help for the organization and management of the student examinations (pharmacy; approx. 260 students/year)

Nancy graduated in chemical clinical laboratory  in 1999 at the Institut Supérieur Catholique at Fleurus, Belgium (presently Haute Ecole catholique Charleroi Europe). She joined the group of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology in 2000 where she is now Junior Technician. Her main activities are:

• Biophysical studies (liposome technology, fluorescence spectroscopy, ...)
• Microbiological assays
• Cell culture studies (accumulation, distribution of drugs)
• Molecular Biology techniques
• Training of new students (learning of basic techniques)

Olga joined the group of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology in 1990 where she is now Technician. Her main activities are:

• general maintenance of the laboratory, including the cleansing of glassware and handling of pathological specimens
• retrieval of scientific papers, photocopying and scientific clerical activities

Marc followed a training in Litterature and in Information/Documentation Sciences at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa between 1986 and 1992.  He joined the group of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology in 2000 where he is now Junior Secretary (correspondant).  His main activities are:

• typing, mailing and archiving mail, scientific papers, and scientific and legal reports;
• archiving the scientific and legal dossiers of the various Belgian Drug Commissions and Scientific Comittees to which members of the Unit participate;
• help in the organization of seminars and other scientific activities;