Damien MICHELON, PhD is a Scientific Business Developer specializing in the translation of physics and mathematics based approaches into actionable solutions in the Life Sciences. His work sits at the interface of systems biology, microbiology, and mechanistic modeling, with a strong focus on understanding how biological behavior emerges across scales—from molecules and metabolic networks to cells, populations, and ecosystems.With more than 15 years of experience in life sciences, and passionate about interdisciplinary innovation including a rewarding entrepreneurial journey, Damien MICHELON, PhD holds a PhD in Biochemical Microbiology from the University of Burgundy (France), where his research focused on redox potential modulation driven by lactic acid bacteria and its impact on microbial physiology.Following his PhD, Damien spent more than five years at a European Laboratory for Food Safety as a Scientific Project Manager, leading research and method development programs based on whole genome sequencing to improve Listeria monocytogenes surveillance and epidemiological monitoring. His role included coordinating scientific networks and supporting the implementation of genomic tools for food safety operations.Damien then co founded a startup in phytoremediation, where he was responsible for scientific strategy as well as business development activities. He later joined TWB (Toulouse White Biotechnology) as a Startup Partnership Manager, supporting early stage biotech companies in structuring R&D programs and industrial collaborations.