Damien Detraux

Damien Detraux is a researcher at the University of Namur, affiliated with the Laboratory of Cellular Biochemistry and Biology. His work focuses on stem cells, mitochondrial function, heme synthesis, and metabolic pathways, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and cellular biology.

• Doctorate in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology (2021), University of Namur
• Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology (2015), University of Namur

His research explores the role of heme synthesis and mitochondrial dynamics in pluripotent stem cell transitions, metabolic regulation of aging in stem cells, and the interplay between metabolic pathways and signaling mechanisms like mTOR and WNT. He has led projects on cardiac fibroblast conversion, pluripotency exit, and mitochondrial proteome regulation.

Recent publications highlight his investigations into succinate's role in pluripotency, protein synthesis during hepatogenic maturation, and metabolic predictors of stem cell aging. Collaborations span institutions including the University of Washington, with datasets on CRISPR genome editing in human embryonic stem cells.

Detraux actively participates in academic events, such as presenting a poster at the 2021 Research Institutes Day. His work has been covered by 6 news outlets and referenced in 2 Wikipedia pages, reflecting broad scientific and public engagement.