Thierry Fontaine

Thierry Fontaine is a researcher at Institut Pasteur, focusing on mycology and microbial cell wall biology. His work primarily investigates Aspergillus fumigatus, a major human pathogen, with a special emphasis on cell wall structure, polysaccharide synthesis, and host-pathogen interactions.

• Current Projects: FUNPOLYVAC (exploring fungal cell-wall polysaccharides for immunotherapies)
• Research Themes: Fungal virulence, carbohydrate-immune system interactions, drug resistance mechanisms
• Techniques: Genetic screening, biochemical analysis, lectin interactions, and cell wall remodeling studies

Recent Publications (2024-2023) have explored β-1,6-glucan's role in cell wall architecture, host immune evasion via capsule components, and polysaccharide-based diagnostic tools. His research frequently intersects with Legionella longbeachae pathogenesis and cross-kingdom microbial interactions.

Collaborations include work with Carmen Buchrieser on microbial pathogenesis and Jean-Paul Latgé on fungal cell biology. He actively participates in symposia on microbial cell wall research.