Is a dental surgeon and researcher at the Inserm-BioTis Unit (U1026) in Bordeaux, specializing in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Her research focuses on vascular and bone tissue engineering, particularly on the role of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in vascularization and tissue regeneration. She has developed innovative cell-tracking techniques using viral transduction and fluorescent molecular markers, enabling precise monitoring of EPC behavior within three-dimensional matrices. Dr. Aussel is also involved in the development of chitosan–gelatin-based vascular grafts as promising biological alternatives to synthetic grafts for treating vascular diseases, and she has established co-culture models to study the interactions between bone and vascular cells, essential for improving bone regeneration. Passionate about teaching, she lectures at the University of Bordeaux in histology, biochemistry, and vascular tissue engineering. Clinically, she practices pediatric dental surgery and participates in multicenter clinical trials focused on preserving pulp vitality in carious teeth. Her innovative contributions have earned her several prestigious awards, including the ADF-DENTSPLY Thesis Prize and the Michel Degrange Grant.
