Caroline Anselme

Caroline Anselme is a Lecturer in Molecular Biology at the University of Picardie Jules Verne, affiliated with the BIPE research team. She specializes in the molecular and evolutionary dynamics of host-parasitoid interactions, particularly using the Drosophila–Asobara model system.

• Evolutionary analysis of virulence and resistance mechanisms
• Transcriptomic studies of parasitoid venom glands and ovaries
• Multi-disciplinary approaches (physiological, proteomic, population-level)

Her research focuses on parasitoid virulence factors that suppress host immune responses, with applications in biological pest control. Recent projects include transcriptome sequencing of Asobara species to identify candidate virulence genes.

Scientific contributions include publications on aphid parasitoids, weevil immunity, and genome defense mechanisms. She has received funding from the French National Research Agency (ANR) for programs 'Evparasitoid' and 'Paratoxose'.

• ANR 'Evparasitoid' (2005-2008)
• ANR 'Paratoxose' (2009-2012)