Elise A. Loffet

I moved to New York in 2022 after I completed my PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Nantes, France. My PhD work focused on investigating interactions between cell populations in a stem cell derived 3D model of the small intestine (also termed ‘organoids’), to reproduce human tissue development in vitro. My organoid research sparked my interest in how tissues acquire their shape, a field which is also called morphogenesis, which I have since transitioned to studying at Columbia, with a  focus on how mechanical forces shape tissues in development but also across different species.
Outside of the lab I love painting, trying new restaurants and exploring NYC’s many museums!
Moving to New York fresh out of my PhD and as an international postdoc, CUPS has helped me create amazing connections, both scientifically and socially, and I look forward to giving back to the community as a social manager!