Mathieu SICARD

Mathieu SICARD is a researcher and educator involved in the B2i (Biologie Intégrative des Interactions) master's course, a program co-authorized by the Universities of Montpellier and Perpignan. His work spans integrative biology, focusing on microbial symbiosis, virology, and evolutionary ecology.

• Research Focus: Symbiotic relationships in insects, particularly Wolbachia-induced cytoplasmic incompatibility, mosquito viromes, and Vibrio pathogenesis in marine ecosystems.
• Methodology: Utilizes genomic sequencing (including Nanopore technology), phylogenetic analysis, and experimental models to study microbial dynamics.
• Educational Contributions: Teaches units in integrative biology and interdisciplinary research practices.

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes Wolbachia's role in reproductive manipulation, viral diversity in mosquitoes, and the genomic basis of cytoplasmic incompatibility patterns. His interdisciplinary studies bridge molecular biology, ecology, and public health.

Teaching Team: Collaborates with teacher-researchers in the B2i course, focusing on experimental approaches to host-microbe interactions.