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Speakers

Anne Sirvent

Eurofins Dermscan

Head of Scientific Communication, Innovation

Julie Przybylski joined Pixience three years ago. She discovered a passion for skin and technologies dedicated to clinical research. As part of Marketing departments, she works closely with the Pixience team to reinforce the company's position as a reference for innovation in skin imaging.

Julie Przybylski

Pixience

Marketing

Innovation, curiosity, and science are the three cornerstones of Philippe Papadimitriou’s approach to cosmetics and health. Guided by this ethos, he has led multidisciplinary teams to develop breakthrough formulations, drive market growth, and translate cutting-edge research into consumer-ready solutions. Drawing on extensive academic training in molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, and neuroscience, as well as deep expertise in every stage of product development, including designing (pre)clinical studies, Philippe consistently transforms complex challenges into tangible solutions. With more than 20 years in cosmetology, he serves as honorary Scientific Director at Hormeta and acts as Open Innovator at Cosystems, the freelance entity he founded in 2019.

Philippe Papadimitriou

Cosystems

Cosmetic & Health Open Innovator

After completing her degree in Biology, she decided to focus her career on a field that had always
sparked her interest and, above all, her enthusiasm.
She therefore specialized in the cosmetics industry, a sector in which she has more than 11 years of
experience in different areas, specializing in the area of Skincare in Vivo Efficacy Testing, a
department she has been responsible for for just over 8 years at Zurko Research. She currently
combines this position with the leadership of the Development Area.

Lorena Bellas Domínguez

Zurko

In Vivo Efficacy Test Manager

Analytical chemist specialized in Mass Spectrometry, Sebastien Gregoire worked for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industry over 25 years. At L'Oreal, he was in charge of all aspects of Skin Bioavailability. He developed QSAR models dedicated to skin absorption, screening assay using reconstructed skin or synthetic membrane, in vivo protocol ... He supported also brands for revendication around questions related to skin absorption. He was representative of L'Oreal at Cosmetic Europe and participated to different programs (LRSS, ICCS). He is acting now as independent consultant.

Sébastien Grégoire

Freelance

Consulting

Dr. Guido Mariotto obtained his MSc degree in Physics from the University of
Turin (Italy) in 1996 and his PhD in Physics at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in
2001. From 2001 to 2009 he worked in TCD as a Research Fellow where he
published extensively in some of the most renowned peer reviewed Physics
journals.
In 2009, Dr. Mariotto co-founded Miravex Limited, an Irish company specialized in
skin imaging. A highly innovative company, Miravex has introduced a new concept
in skin imaging with the Antera 3D camera and has established itself as one of the
leading providers of cameras for skin analysis worldwide.

Guido Mariotto

Miravex

Chief Executive Officer

Edouard Macé hold a Master degree in Polymer Science from Paris University. He CEO & VP Sales at EOTECH.
Based in Paris area, EOTECH is a leading producer of 3D scanners for in vivo skin relief analysis, as well as hair surface state measurement. Before taking over EOTECH from his former manager and founder, Edouard hold several positions in the raw materials distribution.

Edouard Macé

Eotech

Chief Executive Officer

Paolo Bonini is founder and CEO of oloBion, a Spanish company specialized in advanced metabolomics, proteomics and lipidomics for the pharma, biotech, cosmetics and AgTech sectors. A scientist-entrepreneur with over 19 years of experience, Paolo has developed his career at the interface between plant science, analytical chemistry and innovation, contributing to several publications in journals such as Nature Biotechnology and Analytical Chemistry.
At oloBion, he leads a multidisciplinary team that translates complex omics data into actionable insights, helping cosmetic companies better understand skin biology, optimize formulations and accelerate innovation in efficacy, safety, personalization and regulatory compliance.

Paolo Bonini

Olobion

CEO

PhD Trials

Diana Khazaka

Courage & Khazaka

General Manager of Courage + Khazaka electronic GmbH

Arthur Dervillez is the founder and CEO of Loretta, a role he has held for the past year while
leading several R&D projects within the company. He has extensive experience in detecting
and analyzing biological properties for innovative cosmetic applications. With six years of
expertise in biophysical methods and team management, he brings both scientific depth and
strategic vision to the development of next-generation cosmetic analysis solutions.

Arthur Dervillez

Loretta

PhD Student in Biophysics and Nano-sensors & CEO

Mathilde de Torsiac

Sisley

Clinical Evaluation Project Manager

Edith Filaire is a French researcher whose career spans several major universities, including Lyon 1, Clermont-Ferrand, and Orléans-Paris Saclay. Professor and co-director of a research laboratory, she has conducted research on the psychophysiological links between nutrition and health. After spending four years defining the scientific strategy of the GREENTECH GROUP in the fields of skin biology, neuroendocrinology, and microbiota, she now holds the position of Director of Research and Innovation at the ICARE GROUP. She works on alternative methods to animal testing in the field of medical devices and pharmaceuticals by developing skin-on-chip models to assess skin sensitization. She is the author of more than 150 scientific articles and eight book chapters.

Edith Filaire

ICARE

University Professor and Director of Research and Innovation

Anne Charpentier

Skinobs

CEO Skinobs

Maya Naboulsi

Clarins

Biochemist

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Elodie Prestat-Marquis is Clinical Studies Director in NAOS, leading the clinical evaluation plans for the BIODERMA, INSTITUT ESTHEDERM and ETAT PUR brands products, since 2023.
With over 23 years of experience in the conception and management of clinical studies, she is a passionate expert in Dermocosmetics evaluation.

Elodie Prestat-Marquis

NAOS

Clinical Studies Director

Jeremy Bost, Ph.D. is the Head of Clinical Affairs at Ascilion, an emerging medical device company based in Stockholm Sweden. Ascilion currently has customers using the miconeedle-based PELSA system in 12 countries on 5 continents, and has been involved in over 20 clinical studies to date. Dr. Bost has worked in translational and clinical research with a focus in dermatology and medical devices.

Jeremy Bost

Ascilion

Head of Clinical Affairs

Juliette SAGE earned a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Tours in 2012, in partnership with LVMH Recherche, allowing her to combine her passion for scientific research with the cosmetics industry from the very beginning of her career.
After gaining valuable experience as a project manager at active ingredient suppliers, Juliette joined LVMH Recherche in 2016. She currently leads the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Laboratory, where she integrates these disciplines to develop innovative in vitro models. These models are crucial for deepening the understanding of skin physiology and for demonstrating the efficacy of active ingredients for the Group’s various Maisons.

Juliette Sage

LVMH RECHERCHE

Laboratory manager

Oliwia Kalinowska is an MPharm Senior Cosmetic Product Specialist, continuously expanding her expertise in dermatological testing, physicochemical methods for cosmetic analysis, application and instrumental studies, as well as the analysis and interpretation of research results. She is currently involved in study documentation, including SOPs, procedures, and clinical data management processes. She supports clients in selecting appropriate testing methodologies, with particular focus on their clinical relevance. She represents the company during meetings with international partners, where she discusses study protocols and provides guidance on tailoring the testing strategy to the specific needs of each product. Her background in pharmacy and computer science allows her to combine a scientific perspective and analytical approach with a practical understanding of product safety and efficacy.

Oliwia Kalinowska

J.S. Hamilton

Cosmetic Product Research Senior Specialist

Jonas Fredriksson is Business Area Manager at SciBase, driving international business development and research partnerships around Nevisense and Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). With 25 years in life science and MedTech, he has led numerous global product launches and strategic collaborations. At SciBase, Jonas works to expand the use of EIS technology and build research and industry collaborations within skin health.

Business Contact Information
Jonas Fredriksson
Business Area Manager
SciBase AB
Phone: +46760011546
Website: www.scibase.com

Jonas Fredriksson

Scibase

Business Area Manager – International Business Development & Research Collaborations

Hassan Zahouani

LTDS

Professor, University of Lyon

Margot is an Application Engineer at DAMAE Medical and has been actively involved in the development of the dermo-cosmetic division for the past two years. With a background in biotechnology engineering, she has developed strong expertise in LC-OCT image interpretation and in the extraction and analysis of quantitative skin biomarkers. Her work focuses on translating high-resolution 3D imaging data into meaningful insights to assess skin structure, function, and product efficacy for cosmetic and pharmaceutical research.

Margot Vasseur

Damae Medical

Application Engineer

Natascha holds a Master's degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and joined SGS proderm in 2014.
After gaining extensive experience in study conduct and project management, she advanced to lead the
Project Management and Report Writing teams. In her current role as Scientific Manager, Natascha
leverages her expertise in complex study designs, innovative methods, and emerging parameters to advise
both internal teams and external clients. Additionally, she is driving the continued development and
advancement of in vivo confocal Raman spectroscopy.

Natascha Hennighausen

Proderm

Scientific Manager

Cosmetotest

Inovapotek

Cliantha

Axel de Marles is the founder and CEO of SENSEVA. He is an agronomical engineer graduated from AgroParisTech and holds a Master’s degree in Neurosciences and Analysis from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. He previously collaborated with Professor D. Sander (University of Geneva) on advanced programs dedicated to the assessment of emotional impact, including attentional capture, physiological responses, and subjective affective experience. For over ten years, he has supported cosmetics companies in consumer research, product testing, and the development of robust methodologies to evaluate emotional impact and guide innovation and market decisions.

Axel de Marles

Senseva

CEO

Anne Charpentier

Skinobs

CEO Skinobs

Dr. Simran Sethi is the Senior Director at Cliantha Research, where she has been a key scientific and
clinical leader since 2006. A clinician and she bring over 20 years of expertise across Clinical Research,
Medical Affairs, and Phase I–IV clinical development. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Sethi has overseen
more than 2,000 pharmacokinetic studies. Her core strengths include the design and execution of clinical
trials in skin blanching, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and dermatology. She is a respected speaker in clinical
trial conferences and GCP workshops where she is known for her clarity, scientific rigor, and deep
domain knowledge.

Dr. Simran Sethi

Cliantha Research

Senior Director

Onur Egriboz holds a Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the Ohio State University, with wide range of skills in systems biology and pathway analyses. His postdoctoral research in cancer biology built the foundations of his expertise in disease modeling. After working for a major contract research organization for several years, evaluating pharmaceutical reagents in preclinical studies, he founded Deriworks Incorporated (DWI) in 2023. Currently, DWI operates a research laboratory in Istanbul, Turkey and a business office in Muenster, Germany.

Onur Egriboz

DWI Labs

Founder

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Dr. Abdel Aouacheria is a senior scientist trained at the ENS de Lyon, internationally recognized for his expertise in mitochondrial biology and the regulation of cell survival and death. Now based at Montpellier University, he bridges fundamental biology, quantitative imaging, and application-oriented research. He has led multiple industrial projects in cosmetology (notably with SILAB and CLARIANT), developing high-content imaging tools to assess organelle health and cellular responses to complex exposures. Author of a reference book on programmed cell death, he currently coordinates the ANR MitoDanger project, focused on quantifying mitochondrial toxicity induced by chemical mixtures for exposome-aware safety assessment.

Abdel Aouacheria

CNRS

Researcher / Principal Investigator

Graduated in Medical Biotechnology at Federico II University with an internship in the
Department of Cellular and Molecular Pathology under Prof. P. Formisano. Completed
post-graduate internships at CEINGE with Prof. Iolascon on Sec23B and a two-year
residency under Prof. V. Esposito in the Anatomy Department. Trained in TEM, STEM,
and confocal microscopy at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; participated in
six SOI training courses and served as instructor in two. Speaker at SEGMANT and other
scientific events. Holds master’s degrees in Microbiology and Parasitology, and in
Bioethics. CEO and founder of Service Biotech (2017), with 34 publications (H-index 9)
and four patents.

Salvatore Del Prete

Service Biotech

Chief Executive Officer

Delfin

Lieve Declerc

Proya

Stéphanie Badel-Berchoux

Byome Labs

Laboratory Director

Tim Houser is President and Scientific Director of Dermico, as well as Chief Scientific
Officer of KGL Skin Study Center. With extensive expertise in non-invasive skin
measurement technologies, Houser is a leader in advancing methods for evaluating
skin color, hydration, and barrier function in both clinical and cosmetic contexts. Known
for bridging technical rigor with practical application, he has presented widely on
dermatological instrumentation, including his 2025 Cosmetotest talk on skin color. In
2026, he will share new insights on hydration measurement technologies.

Tim Houser

Cortex

CEO

Dr. Haykal graduated from the Faculty of Medicine Pierre and Marie Curie (University of Paris VI), where she earned her Doctorate in Medicine with a thesis awarded for its scientific excellence (Pierre Ageorges Prize, 2015).

Passionate about innovation and healthcare management, she pursued further studies in medical leadership at HEC Business School, Harvard University, and Cambridge Judge Business School. Keen to integrate new technologies into aesthetic practice, she also earned diplomas in Artificial Intelligence applied to healthcare and management at Harvard University and MIT Sloan School of Management. Recently, she completed a diploma in pharmacogenomics at Mayo Clinic, further enhancing her approach to personalized medicine and targeted therapies.
Dr. Haykal is a prolific scientist with numerous international publications in prestigious journals. She is an author and reviewer for several international dermatological journals, ensuring the dissemination of best practices and scientific advances in aesthetic and laser medicine. She also serves as an editor for the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and Frontiers Journal.
Her ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7528-5088

Dr Haykal

Dr Haykal

MD

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Born in 1992 in Melun (France), Eloïse Gerardin worked from 2014 as a clinician in neurology and intensive care in a hospital setting. Fascinated by brain recovery mechanisms, she transitioned to research and pursued a Master’s in Neuroscience at Université Paris-Est Créteil in collaboration with INSERM and the Institut de Psychiatrie et Neurosciences de Paris (IPNP). In 2019, she began a PhD at UCLouvain under Prof. Yves Vandermeeren, studying post-stroke motor recovery using advanced neuroimaging. Since April 2024, she has been Data Science Manager at Brain Impact Neuroscience, leading research at the intersection of neuroscience, sensory innovation, and data science.

Eloïse Appelmans Gerardin

Brain Impact Neuroscience

PhD - Data Science Manager

Magalie Cabannes completed her fine chemistry Master’s degree, specializing in flavors, perfums and cosmetics. She joined the Greentech company in 2013 at the head of the application laboratory. The laboratory is a technical support for the customers’ formulation projects. Within the laboratory, she offers formulas and advices to serve the actives of the Greentech company. Involved in the R&D process, she takes part to the development of biological origin ingredients as much as the definition of relevant tests supporting the claims. During her career mainly in association with the Greentech R&D, she participated in five scientific publications.

Magalie Cabannes

Greentech

Formulation direction

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