Kountchou Cyrille Levis is a Research Officer at the Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM) and a member of the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory. His research focuses on the intestinal mycobiome in school-age children in Cameroon, contributing to a deeper understanding of fungal infections and their impact on child health.
Cyrille holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry, specializing in Clinical Biochemistry, through which he developed strong expertise in general biochemistry techniques, infection diagnostics—particularly fungal infections—and molecular biology. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, where he studies the genetic diversity of Candida spp. in Cameroon. In the course of his Ph.D., he spent a year at Aix-Marseille University, within the Unité Mixte de Recherche VITROME, under the supervision of Dr. Stéphane Ranque, where he specialized in molecular characterization techniques.
Passionate about scientific research, Cyrille is deeply fascinated by the biochemical mechanisms that regulate biological processes at the molecular level. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained advanced skills in biochemistry, molecular biology, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and data analysis, enabling him to conduct high-quality research.
Beyond his laboratory work, Cyrille actively participates in scientific conferences and seminars, where he shares his findings and collaborates with researchers across various disciplines. His dedication to research, combined with an ever-renewing curiosity and determination to address contemporary scientific challenges, positions him as a promising scientist in the fields of biochemistry and medical mycology.