Philippe Laissue

Dr. Philippe Laissue is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor equivalent) and Principal Investigator in Bioimaging at the University of Essex, based in the School of Life Sciences. He specializes in microscopy and quantitative image analysis, focusing on non-invasive live fluorescence imaging applications in biomedical and environmental research. His research spans systems across phyla, including plants, mammalian cells, fungi, corals, and microbiomes, with expertise in scales from nanometers to centimeters. Key interests include ROS signaling, biofilm structure, and phototoxicity mitigation. He chairs an international phototoxicity working group and collaborates with industrial partners.

Education: PhD (2004, Biozentrum, University of Basel), MSc Zoology (1999, Université de Fribourg), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (2010). As Director of Bioimaging, he oversees teaching modules, equipment management, and technical support since 2009, maintaining infrastructure and advising researchers on imaging technologies.

Research trends in his publications emphasize bioimaging innovation (e.g., light-sheet microscopy for corals, phototoxicity assessment tools), ROS signaling mechanisms in plants/cells, and interdisciplinary applications in marine and biomedical systems. His work bridges fundamental biology with technological advancements, addressing environmental and health challenges.

Grants and funding: Not explicitly listed here but implied through equipment management roles and collaborative projects. Advising: No named students listed, but supervises research staff and students in bioimaging training. Labs/Teams: Leads the Bioimaging facility at the University of Essex, managing a team of technicians and researchers.