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Christine LE JEUNE is an Associate Professor at the University of Haute-Alsace, France, specializing in wine microbiology and molecular characterization of fermentation microorganisms. Her research bridges oenology, microbiology, and molecular biology with a focus on microbial dynamics during winemaking processes.
Education:
- PhD in Oenology from University of Bordeaux II (1994), thesis: "Molecular characterization of lactic acid bacteria strains in wine and must" under Prof. Lonvaud Funel
- Postdoctoral research at University of Bologna, Italy (1995-1996) developing genetic tools for Bifidobacterium under Prof. Matteuzzi
Dr. LE JEUNE's research centers on microbial ecology of wine fermentation, particularly yeast (Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces) and lactic acid bacteria. She employs advanced molecular techniques including DNA fingerprinting, PCR, and microsatellite analysis to study strain diversity, evolution, and population dynamics from grape to finished wine. Her work addresses critical challenges in wine microbiology such as spoilage mechanisms, strain identification, and fermentation reliability.
Analysis of her 25-year publication record (1994-2018) reveals three research phases: early focus on lactic acid bacteria detection (1994-1997), transition to yeast population dynamics (2004-2007), and recent expansion into plant-microbe interactions (2016-2018). A consistent thread is the application of genetic tools for microbial characterization in the Alsace wine region, with increasing sophistication from basic DNA analysis to genome-scale approaches.
Scientific Awards:
No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.
Advising and Grants:
The available documentation does not specify graduate students advised or research grants secured, though her sustained publication record indicates active research funding and academic mentorship within the University of Haute-Alsace framework.
Laboratories and Teams:
Her research is conducted within the University of Haute-Alsace's scientific infrastructure, featuring extensive collaborations with Bordeaux University (oenology expertise), Bologna University (genetic engineering), and regional Alsace wineries. These partnerships create a multidisciplinary network focused on practical solutions for the wine industry through fundamental microbiological research.
