Martin Crespi

Martin Crespi is a CNRS Researcher at the Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay (IPS2) since 2018 and has led the "Regulatory RNAs in root plasticity" team since 2003. He served as Director of IPS2 (2015-2024), Director of the Plant Genomics Unit (2014-2015), and held leadership roles at CNRS institutions since 1994.

• Current Position: Researcher, CNRS, IPS2
• Leadership: 14-member team (7 permanent)

His research focuses on non-coding RNAs, epigenetics, and root development, exploring how riboregulators interact with splicing/chromatin factors to modulate root adaptability. His work bridges plant molecular biology, symbiosis, and environmental stress responses.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding RNA-mediated regulation in Arabidopsis and Medicago truncatula, covering topics like alternative splicing, chromatin looping, and miRNAome plasticity. These studies integrate genomics and molecular biology to decode root-soil interactions.

• Scientific Awards: Prix Dr. Pedro Berdoy (Argentina), National Society of Experimental Biology Award (Argentina)

He has supervised 18 PhD students, 43 postdocs, and 14 Masters while leading 61 projects (including 9 EU grants and 7 Marie Curie grants) and participating in over 30 international scientific committees or review panels.