Elisa Caberlotto

Elisa Caberlotto is a biophysicist with a PhD from Sorbonne University (2011), where she researched mechanical-electrical transduction in the inner ear related to Usher syndrome at the Pasteur Institute. Her current role as a Researcher at L'Oréal focuses on fundamental studies of hair fiber mechanics.

• Education: PhD in Biophysics, Sorbonne University (2011)
• Current Position: Group Manager in Advanced Research at L'Oréal
• Key Contributions: Interdisciplinary collaboration in academia, transition to corporate research leadership

Elisa’s career spans academic research at the Pasteur Institute and leadership roles in private-sector R&D at L'Oréal, where she manages a team of 16 people and emphasizes soft skills like scientific methodology, autonomy, and communication. She advocates for self-awareness during doctoral studies to align future roles with personal strengths and advises on work-life balance, urging researchers to recognize stress signals and prioritize well-being. Her international network from PhD years remains critical for scientific collaborations.