Dr Guilhem Larigauderie

Guilhem Larigauderie, PhD, is a biologist by training, employed by the French Ministry of Defence (DGA). He was born in France in 1974. He has been working in the biology field for more than 27 years, beginning with academical research and then in the area of biological defence for more than 17 years. This background has given him expertise in genomics, proteomics, molecular and cellular biology, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, biosafety, biosecurity, sampling, analysis and identification of biological pathogenic agents. 

Within the biological division of DGA Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence (the French national reference establishment in the area of biological defence), he was involved in defining joint standards for evaluation of technologies for bioaerosol collection and identification of biowarfare agents. He contributed to preparedness and capabilities to strengthen worldwide investigative capacity in the field of biological weapons, since DGA CBRN Defence is a member of several national and international laboratory networks. Supervising the smooth running of the analyses, in adequation with the quality assurance system, is still a part of the activities carried out by Dr Larigauderie, leading to successful participation in proficiency tests dedicated to detection and unambiguous identification of biological agents of concern (bacteria, viruses, toxins). He is also in charge of the expertise concerning non-proliferation and disarmament of biological and chemical weapons.