Sophie M. Belin, PhD

Dr. Belin is co-leading the Myelin Laboratory with Dr. Poitelon. Dr. Belin and Dr. Poitelon have collaborated together since the early stages of their Bachelor degrees. Dr. Belin studies have focused on the mechanisms and pharmacological approaches of human inherited demyelinating neuropathies using humanized mouse models. She also has a complementary training in molecular physiology of neurons. Dr. Poitelon has a broad background in genetics, neuromuscular disorders and specific training in cell biology of myelinating cells. He notably developed in vitro system to study axon-glia interaction and pioneered the concept of mechanobiology in myelinating glial cells.