Julien Béthune

Julien Béthune is a Professor for Molecular Biology and Cell Culture Techniques at the Department of Biotechnologie, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. His roles include leading research initiatives, teaching in both Bachelor and Master programs (Biotechnologie, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology), and chairing examination committees for multiple Master programs, including Biomedical Engineering and Process Engineering.

• Education
• Diplôme d'Ingénieur Chimiste, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier (2000)
• Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Louisville, USA (2000)
• PhD in Molecular Biology, Universität Heidelberg (2006)

His research focuses on genome editing (CRISPR/Cas), gene silencing (RNAi), proximity-dependent proteomics (BioID), and cellular assays. He has pioneered techniques like Split-BioID for analyzing context-specific protein complexes.

His recent publications (2017-2022) span proteomics, molecular biology, and cell biology, with a focus on vesicle trafficking, RNA-binding protein functions, and innovative proximity-labeling methods. Notable journals include Nature Communications, Cell Reports, and EMBO Reports.

As a scientific reviewer, he contributes to international funding bodies such as the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

He has supervised numerous bachelor, master, and PhD theses since 2013 and leads a research group integrating molecular biology with biotechnological applications.