| Professor,Thoracic Surgery,Paris-Saclay University, France Director, Scientific Committee, French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Former Research Unit Director, Marie Lannelongue Hospital, France Experienced surgeon in thoracic oncology, lung transplantation and ex vivo lung perfusion, Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Paris-Saclay University and involved in Paris-Saclay University and Institut Polytechnique Paris Bioengineering programs. His interest for surgical innovation is highlighted by his involvement in several surgical firsts as the first sternal complete replacement, the first total tracheal replacement, the first French Maastricht 3 lung transplantation using innovative mean of procurement. He has developed strong relationship with academic and industrial partners for patient-driven innovation. Pr. Mercier was for 6 years-(2014-2020) the Research Unit director of Marie Lannelongue Hospital . His position of scientific director of the French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery promotes his leadership for collaborative work and facilitates multicenter surgical clinical studies development. Interestingly, time spent in North America allowed the construction of a reliable collaborative network with several universities (Toronto, Stanford and Columbia) which has been the source of many research studies. |