Graduate studies : - MS (France, Canada)- PhD (1998, France)

US mobility:- Post doc 5 yrs BCM- Faculty 7 yrs BCM

Back to Europe:- Since 2009- Marie-Curie Fellowship

Aksam J. Merched, PhD, FAHA,Beneficiary of a Marie Curie Actions Individual Fellowship

Educational & career background

Host Laboratory• INSERM U1034 cardiovascular diseases (Bordeaux)• With technical platforms, professional personnel • Access to brilliant students and specialized clinicians• Skill development on microscopy and molecular biology

Pictures from panoramio.com, Jake’s French Blog, Lonely planet

Bordeaux …. exceptional city

Individual Fellowship Benefits

Bridging •Transition to career in Europe

Networking•International Exposure•Extended Collaboration

Package includes•Generous Salary•Employment Contract•Full Social Security

Chicago, US Santorini, GR Shanghai, CN Vancouver, CD Dubai, UAE

Mobility, networking, exposure, discovery