Alumni Spotlight

Camille Mitchell – Class of 2015

After completing all her school years at Haut-Lac and graduating with excellent IB results, Camille embarked on a remarkable academic journey. She started with a BSc in Life Sciences Engineering at EPFL that included an exchange year at the University of British Columbia, before studying neuroprosthetics for her Master’s in Life Sciences Engineering at EPFL.

Camille’s passion for neuroscience research led her to a graduate research role at Harvard Medical School, where she completed her thesis in Dr. Clifford Woolf’s lab, supported by the Bertarelli Fellowship. There, she developed spinal cord and neuromuscular junction organoids to model ALS, advancing research on this debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

Camille is currently pursuing a PhD in the Synthetic Neurobiology Group at MIT. She is working with Dr. Ed Boyden to develop new single-molecule protein mapping technologies. Her research is focused on harnessing these tools to answer critical questions in molecular neuroscience and biology.

Alongisde her studies and research, Camille gained industry experience as a Pharmaceutical Analyst Intern at UCB and has spent over five years tutoring IB students in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. Her career trajectory reflects her dedication to advancing neuroscience through cutting-edge technology and a strong foundation in molecular engineering.

After her PhD, she is looking forward to helping further develop cutting edge tools for molecular neuroscience, whether in academia or industry.

Some of her favorite Haut-Lac memories are the impressive number of extra-curricular activities she got to try. She remembers learning and laughing a lot as they braved all types of weather in sailing club, having fun in the gymnastics and running clubs, and dancing for Secondary Show and Haut-Lac Talent Shows. Haut-Lac lets you pursue so many talents and passions, academically-speaking or otherwise.

Ultimately, her best Haut-Lac memories were the result of the incredible friendships she made with people around the world and with whom she is still in touch with to this day

Haut-Lac Alumni Spotlight