Stephanie Debette
Executive Director, Paris Brain Institute · France
Stephanie Debette is the CEO of Paris Brain Institute. Debette is based in France. Debette was born in 1976.
Stéphanie Debette is a world-renowned neurologist and epidemiologist specializing in genetic and environmental factors in stroke, brain aging, and cognitive decline. She completed her doctorate in medicine in 2006, trained in neurology and vascular neurology, and obtained a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Lille. Before joining Paris Brain Institute as Executive Director in January 2025, she was a professor and hospital practitioner at the University of Bordeaux since 2014, founding director of the Vascular Brain Health Institute in Bordeaux, and was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 2024.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Stephanie Debette has focused on neuroimaging and genetic research spanning neurodegenerative conditions and stroke. Headlines highlight publications on plasma proteomic profiles in Alzheimer's disease across African populations, genetic risk factors for white matter changes and cortical atrophy, and stroke genetics relevant to drug discovery and risk prediction. Coverage also includes Debette's involvement in Rice University's expanded international partnerships centered in Paris.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1976
- Citizenship
- France
- Awards
- Inserm Grand Prix
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Stephanie Debette: FAQ
- Who is Stephanie Debette?
- Stephanie Debette is the Executive Director of Paris Brain Institute, based in France.
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- Stephanie Debette is CEO of Paris Brain Institute.