FRANÇOISE POLIAKOFF

She is a senior plant pathologist and head of bacteriology, virology and GMO units in Plant Health Laboratory (ANSES-LSV) with more than 20 years of experience investigating outbreaks and dynamics of quarantine pests, especially those of new introduction in different areas. She is EPPO Member of the panel on bacterial diseases and participates to audits, inspections and working groups for EU Commission, French ministry of agriculture and FAO. She has deeply contributed to the development of the main research program now ongoing in France on X. fastidiosa, by coordinating the laboratory activities for analysis and development of validated methods of detection. She contributes to develop important scientific research programs in collaboration with different partners at national and EU level.