OUR TEAM
…our team is composed of vets, clinical research project managers,
clinical research assistants specialized in the design, the coordination,
the monitoring and the data-management of clinical trials.
Coming from veterinary and human profiles,
the entire team is involved in the well-being of animals.
Dominique Tierny, a veterinary surgeon by training, has over 25 years’ experience in veterinary oncology. In 2000, she founded Oncovet, the first veterinary oncology center in France. She has run the company since its inception, and is deeply involved in the medical and scientific direction of veterinary oncology.
Fanny LEPRETRE worked for 7 years in the Finance-HR department of a Lille-based biotech company. She then spent 5 years as Clinical Manager in a Veterinary Oncology Center.
Since June 2019, she has been in charge of Operations at OCR. In particular, she is in charge of Financial Operations and Human Resources, and supports Management in implementing strategic decisions.
Outside the office, Fanny spends a lot of time with her family; she owns a 9-month-old cat.
Fanny enjoys taking care of others and spending time with her loved ones.
In her spare time, Fanny does fitness and lots of activity with her 2 daughters.
Her favorite fictitious animal: Perdita from 101 Dalmatians
With a Master’s Degree in Control and Quality Assurance of Drugs from the Châtenay-Malabry Faculty of Pharmacy (Paris XI), Virginie Coste is a specialist in the quality and regulatory procedures in the field of health product development (Drugs, Food Supplements, Medical Devices...). She has more than 13 years of experience in the operational management of clinical trials (in Biotech and CRO companies). She is Director - Clinical Operations and Regulatory Affairs at OCR, and guarantees the quality of the projects and services offered to our clients.
Emmanuel BOUCHAERT joined OCR in 2013 as R&D Project Manager. Emmanuel worked for 12 years at the Pasteur Institute in LILLE, in the team of Prof. Bart Staels (Inserm U1011), where he was responsible for in vivo procedures. Within OCR, Emmanuel contributes to developing the histology technical platform and the irradiation platform for animal experimentation with private and academic players, assisted by recognized experts (anatomopathologist veterinarian and veterinarian specialized in radiation oncology).
Passionate about classical music, Emmanuel plays the flute.
A lover of 9th art, he collects comic strips.
An avid reader, he doesn’t count the hours he spends reading.
Cycling and downhill skiing are his favorite sports.
"To give service with all one‘s power, with all one’s strength, there is no nobler task on earth."
His favorite fictional animal? Toothless in Dragons
Agata Rybicka (DVM, Phd) joined OCR in 2017 and holds the position of Head of Research and Development. She received her PhD from the University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, Poland, where she studied tumor-associated macrophages and their interaction with canine mammary cancer stem cells. Dr. Rybicka has six years’ experience in preclinical cancer research and focuses on ethical research with pet dogs and cats as cancer models for comparative, human and animal medicine.
Privately, she owns a grumpy, independent Maine Coon named Joujou and is a big fan of French cheese.
She loves Koala Buster from "Tous en scène"!
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, with a Master’s degree in Data Science (Master TRIED, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, Paris). He has been working for 3 years as a Data Scientist in human health. He joined OCR as Clinical Data Coordinator to manage clinical study data.
He has two cats, Sushi and Duchesse. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and sport (swimming, cycling, weight training).
His favorite fictional animal is Dory from Finding Nemo.
Juliette BLONDIAU graduated as a pharmacist in September 2019. She wanted to specialize in the pharmaceutical industry by completing a Master 2 in Clinical Research. Juliette joined the OCR team in November 2019, as Project Manager / Clinical Research Associate. She is in charge of setting up and monitoring national and international studies.
Outside of work, Juliette likes to play tennis and enjoy the outdoors when the weather permits. Juliette also loves to travel, discovering new cultures, exploring extraordinary landscapes and meeting new people to escape routine and create unforgettable memories. She grew up with a Brittany Spaniel named Dixy, and hopes to acquire a small dog again as soon as she can.
Guillaume joined OCR in December 2022 after completing a Master 2 Research in Health Biology and a DU in Clinical Protocols at the University of Caen Normandy.
A native of Normandy, he loves nature and wide open spaces. He lives with a noble and tyrannical Persian cat.
His favorite fictional animal? Buck in The Call of the Wild
Mathilde joined OCR in February 2023 as a young doctor - clinical project manager.
She graduated from Compiègne University of Technology in 2019 with a degree in Biological Engineering, specializing in the design and innovation of bioproducts, and acquired expertise in skin biology and alternative methods to animal testing at Thor Personal Care and Pierre Fabre Dermocosmétique.
Joining UMR CNRS 7338 - Biomechanics and Bioengineering, she pursued a thesis, defended in November 2022, aimed at developing innovative plant-based biomaterials (cellulose, Volvox carteri micro-algae) for soft tissue regeneration.
Her sidekick: her dog Polly, an intrepid 3-year-old Australian Shepherd brimming with energy and intelligence, who accompanies her on a daily basis and on all her travels.
A vinyl collector in her spare time, music punctuates her days.
Her favorite fictitious pet: Titi (from titi and grominet)
Laurène Van Overbeke first joined the OCR team in February 2021 for an R&D Engineer internship as part of her Master 2 Biotechnologies at the University of Lille. She then continued her activity within the team with an R&D/Clinical Project Manager internship in June 2022 to finalize her double-skilled Master’s degree in Business Management and Development at IAE Lille. In September 2022, she will join OCR as a Clinical Research Associate. She will be in charge of setting up and monitoring national and international studies. In her spare time, Laurène enjoys a variety of activities, including running, climbing and swimming. Her childhood cat, Filou, has inspired her to acquire new feline and canine companions once she has moved out of her apartment.
Her favorite fictional animal? Puss in Boots in Shrek.
Céline MARGUERITTE joined the OCR team in April 2022 during an internship as part of her Master 1 Healthcare Business and Clinical Research at the ILIS faculty in Lille. She is continuing her training as an Attaché de Recherche Clinique moniteur en alternance, with the aim of graduating in September 2023.
Outside work, Céline enjoys running, weight training and horse-riding.
She enjoys spending her free time with her family, friends and the horse she’s owned since she was 14.
Graduating with a Bachelor‘s degree in Health Sciences from Amiens, and currently studying for a Master’s degree in Clinical Research at ILIS (Lille), Aylin joined OCR in September 2022 on a sandwich course as a Clinical Research Associate as part of her Master’s degree in Clinical Research.
Aylin has been playing the piano for over 12 years, and intends to take up the instrument again assiduously once she has finished her studies. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, reading and visiting museums and exhibitions. She loves animals so much that she‘d love to have a zoo in her home, but she’s going to keep it reasonable and adopt a cat (to start with) as soon as she can.
Her favorite fictional animal: Flash from Zootopia (the sloth), the cult scene at the administration office always makes her laugh!
Currently in her first year of a Master’s degree in Healthcare Business and Clinical Research, specializing in Clinical Research, Eva will be joining the OCR team in April 2023 for a 5-month internship as a Clinical Research Attaché Monitor to discover the industry and, more specifically, veterinary clinical research.
Outside of work and study, Eva enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her dog and cat, Marley and Snow.
She also spends her free time going to concerts, playing sports and reading books.
A fictional animal she enjoys? Bagheera in "The Jungle Book".
Léa GEST joined OCR in April 2023 as an Attaché de Recherche Clinique Moniteur trainee for 5 months as part of her first year of the Master Healthcare Business and Clinical Research program at ILIS.
Away from university, work and life in Lille, Léa loves to return to her hometown to see her family, her childhood friends and her cat Grizou.
She also loves traveling and discovering new cultures. She dreams of adopting a ragdoll when she finishes her studies.
Her favorite little animal? Stitch in "Lilo & Stitch".
Dr Asma HAMITOUCHE (DVM, MSc), a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure Vétérinaire d‘Algérie, joined OCR in January 2023 as part of her MSc "Biobanks and complex data management" course at the Université de Côte d’Azur in Nice, where she is focusing on the interaction of the fields of biobanking, clinical research and translational research, and plans to continue her post-graduate academic career in the same field. Asma currently holds the position of Project Manager / Clinical Research Associate at OCR.
Outside work, Asma is an avid hiker, loves animals and plans to adopt a dog as soon as she moves into a new apartment.
Karolina Ziomek (DVM), joined OCR in October 2022. Working in a 24-hour clinic and animal hospital in Poland, she gained knowledge in the field of treating dogs and cats. Her greatest hobby is veterinary cardiology. She also completed postgraduate studies in ""Clinical Research Coordination and Monitoring"" at the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów.
Karolina is a Clinical Research Monitor in Poland.
Privately, the owner of three Labradors and a cat named Plamka.
Her favorite fictitious animal : Doug, the talking dog, in the film "Up there".
Matthieu Dubruque has 10 years of experience in Business Development and Operation Management in the biopharmaceutical industry. He is a graduate of the ISA-Lille Engineering School, Wageningen University (Msc Biotechnologies) and hold a MBA in part-time in 2010-2011.
François Serres (DVM, co-founder) is specialized in internal medicine and cardiology. He is responsible for the identification and characterization of new relevant animal models and act as a scientific advisor in cardiology.