# Jean-Claude Ameisen

_French biologist and radio host_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Jean Claude Ameisen is a French doctor, immunologist and researcher in biology. He is Director of the Center for Life Studies of the Paris Institute of Humanities, Paris Diderot University and President of the National Consultative Ethics Committee (2012–2016).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 December 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326#P569))
- **Place of birth:** New York City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326#P19))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326#P27))
- **Occupation:** physician; university teacher; immunologist; radio personality; scientist; researcher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326#P106))
- **Education:** École alsacienne; Lycée Louis-le-Grand; Paris Diderot University; University Lille-II ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (2012–2016); director (since 2011) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Legion of Honour; CNRS Scientific Mediation Medal; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres; Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and Science ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jean-Claude Ameisen born?**  
Jean-Claude Ameisen was born on 22 December 1951 in New York City.

**What positions has Jean-Claude Ameisen held?**  
Positions held by Jean-Claude Ameisen include: president (2012–2016); director (since 2011).

**Where did Jean-Claude Ameisen study?**  
Jean-Claude Ameisen was educated at École alsacienne, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Paris Diderot University, University Lille-II.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jean-Claude Ameisen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Ameisen) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3171326](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3171326) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jean-Claude Ameisen Forum France Culture 2015.JPG by Pamputt (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean-Claude_Ameisen_Forum_France_Culture_2015.JPG)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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