Tunay Kökten

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Associate Professor and Teacher / Researcher
Member of the laboratory council Co-Supervisor of the PhD thesis
Equipe 1 Groupe 1
Campus Brabois Santé Bât. C 2ème étage - 9 avenue de la forêt de Haye 54500 VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY
tunay.kokten@univ-lorraine.fr
03 72 74 61 36
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Study of the gut microbiota–gut–brain dialogue in an animal model of fetal programming induced by methyl donor deficiency, leading to psychiatric disorders.

As a Associate Professor in Neuroscience, I pursue my research on the microbiota–gut–brain axis by supervising students undertaking internships and PhD thesis. I am an elected full member of College B, representing “researchers and academic staff,” on the Laboratory Council, where I contribute to the Unit’s scientific and budgetary policy. I teach animal physiology and neuroscience in the Faculty of Science and Technology. I am also Head of the third-year Bachelor’s degree programme in Cellular Biology and Animal Physiology (BCPA). In addition, I am a full member of the Lorraine Ethics Committee for Animal Experimentation (CELMEA), where I contribute to the assessment of applications for authorization of animal experimentation projects.

2019: Associate Professor in Neuroscience (CNU Section 69)

2011–2014: PhD in Life Sciences, defended on 6 October 2014, with congratulations from the examination committee
Field: Life Sciences – Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Biology
Doctoral School 414 “Life and Health Sciences”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Strasbourg (Strasbourg, France)

2012: University Diploma in Rodent Surgery, University of Strasbourg

2012: University Diploma in “Scientific Manager of Animal Experimentation – Conceptor Level, University of Strasbourg (Strasbourg, France)

Since 2026–2027: Head of the University Diploma in Animal Experimentation (DUEA), Practitioner Level – “Application of Procedures on Rodents”, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine

Since 2025–2026: Co-Head of the User Establishment (EU) for animals used for scientific purposes (F 54-547-13), Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lorraine

Since January 2025: Elected full member of College B, representing “Researchers” and “Associate Professors” on the Laboratory Council of INSERM-UMRS 1256 NGERE

Since November 2023: Full member of the Lorraine Ethics Committee for Animal Experimentation (CELMEA No. 66)