Stéphanie Bordenave-Juchereau serves as a Lecturer-researcher with HDR (Habilitation to Supervise Research) at La Rochelle University, France. She is affiliated with the BCBS research team and holds leadership as Head of the Master 2 program in Biotechnology Engineering and Management in Agro-industries, specifically directing the BIOCHEMISTRY course. Her institutional roles include serving as CNRS scientific institute referent for INEE and partner of the GDR Sea Pro (Sustainable Exploitation of Aquatic Product), demonstrating deep integration within France's marine biotechnology research ecosystem. Her research centers on peptide bioactivity with direct applications for metabolic syndrome pathologies. She investigates enzymatic generation of bioactive peptides from marine co-products, conducting both in vitro and in vivo validation studies. This work bridges fundamental biochemistry with industrial valorization, particularly targeting waste streams from marine processing industries. Her methodology spans enzymatic hydrolysis optimization, bioactivity screening (ACE inhibition, anti-angiogenic effects), and structural characterization of marine-derived compounds, establishing a clear trajectory from molecular discovery to potential nutraceutical or pharmaceutical applications. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on marine biotechnology and metabolic health. Key thematic clusters include ACE-inhibitory peptides from fish hydrolysates (2002-2017), heparanase-targeting marine compounds for cancer applications (2014-2017), and enzymatic valorization of seafood processing waste (2006-2017). Her work demonstrates methodological evolution from basic peptide characterization toward complex in vivo models and advanced analytical techniques like UPLC-MS/MS, while maintaining strong industry-relevant applications in food, health, and marine resource utilization. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding graduate student mentorship or competitive research grants was not disclosed in the available documentation. Her laboratory work operates within the BCBS research team framework at La Rochelle University, with active collaboration through the GDR Sea Pro network. This positioning facilitates access to marine biomass resources and industrial partners for co-product valorization projects. Her research group specializes in enzymatic processing of marine materials, bioactivity screening platforms for metabolic and cardiovascular targets, and structural analysis of marine-derived bioactive molecules, creating an integrated pipeline from raw biomass to functional applications.
