Kilian Maire

Profile

Immunologist with a strong foundation in T lymphocyte biology, in vivo models, cellular signalling and high-dimensional immunophenotyping, backed by a track record of high-impact publications and award-winning talks. My wet-lab core is extended with computational and AI work: open-source tools for TCR/BCR repertoire analysis, multi-agent AI systems (Claude Agent SDK, MCP) and TCR-pMHC structure-prediction pipelines. I am also founder & CEO of two ventures, developing technological solutions for the laboratory (computer vision, edge deployment, YOLOv11, Android/Kotlin, hardware fleets).

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Copenhagen, Skin Immunology Research Center (LEO Foundation)
2025–present
Dir. Pr. Jonathan Coquet · Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Investigate T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoire dynamics in inflammatory and allergic responses across human and mouse models.
  • Integrate single-cell and bulk TCR repertoire analyses with high-dimensional immunophenotyping and functional assays.
  • Link clonal diversity to T-cell differentiation, tissue adaptation and pathogenic potential.

Founder & CEO

Biotraxion
2025–present
Traceability platform for preclinical laboratories
  • Led end-to-end product vision from scientific problem definition to system architecture, regulatory strategy and go-to-market.
  • Oversaw R&D across embedded systems, computer vision, AI and cloud software, focused on compliance and traceability in regulated environments.
  • Drove business strategy, fundraising materials, IP & FTO analysis, and partnerships with academic labs, hospitals and biotech/pharma.

Founder & CEO

KIMA Holding
2025–present
Holding structure behind the ventures

PhD, Life Sciences & Health (Immunology)

INFINITY, INSERM / CNRS, University of Toulouse · Lutz / Lamsoul team
2021–2024
Supervisors: Pierre Lutz & Isabelle Lamsoul
  • Characterised a novel pharmacological target in Th2-lymphocyte-mediated atopic disease, notably asthma.
  • Ran an in vivo mouse model of airway inflammation, live imaging, and high-throughput drug-candidate screening and validation.
  • Outputs: first-author Nature Communications paper and a European patent on rewiring Th2 responses.

MSc Research Internship

INFINITY (INSERM), Lesourne / Dupré team
2019–2021
  • High-throughput screening of 1500+ small molecules; identified 2 compounds increasing filamin levels in Th2 lymphocytes.
  • Techniques: plasmid transfection, ex vivo T-cell generation, flow cytometry, Western blot, RT-qPCR, ELISA.

BSc Research Internship

CPTP (INSERM), Guéry team
2017–2019
  • Characterised the role of Caᵥ1.2/Caᵥ1.3 calcium channels in Th2 functions in physiological and pathological contexts.

Laboratory Technician Diploma

Cancer Biology Resource Center, IUCT
2015–2017
  • Built a prostatic adenocarcinoma biobank and characterised prognostic factors by immunohisto/cytochemistry.

Science Teaching

Acadomia & University of Toulouse
2020–2024
Private tutoring and university teaching (Licence / Master)

Education & Certification

PhD, Life Sciences & Health

University of Toulouse · Immunology
2021–2024

Master's Degree

University of Toulouse
2019–2021

Bachelor's Degree

University of Toulouse
2017–2019

Laboratory Technician Diploma

Specialisation: Life Sciences
2015–2017

FELASA Certification

Use & protection of laboratory animals
2023

Baccalauréat

Specialisation: Life Sciences
2015

Selected Publications & IP

Awards & Honors

Skills

Wet-lab & Immunology
Flow cytometryPrimary T-cell manipulationIn vivo mouse models Live imagingRT-qPCRWestern blotELISA Plasmid transfectionHigh-throughput screeningImmunohisto/cytochemistry
Computational & AI
Agentic / multi-agent AIClaude Agent SDK & MCPTCR / BCR repertoire analysis TCR-pMHC structure predictionHigh-dimensional immunophenotypingSingle-cell & bulk analysis PythonIMGT
Computer Vision & Edge Deployment
Computer visionYOLOv11Label Studio annotation Android (Kotlin)Hardware fleet deployment
Leadership & Business
Company buildingProduct visionFundraising IP & FTOScientific communicationProject leadershipTeaching
Languages
French, nativeEnglish, fluent / professional