PhD in Sociology at the University of Geneva (2008).
Researcher, Centre for Interdisciplinary Gerontology, University of Geneva (1998-2013). Teaching assistant, Department of Sociology, University of Geneva (1999-2005). Visiting scholar, Gerontology Center, Pennsylvania State University (2001). Lecturer, Institute for Social Sciences, University of Lausanne (2008-11). Visiting researcher, Department of Sociology, Case Western Reserve University (2012). Head, Centre of Competence on Aging, DEASS, 精东影业 (2014-). Professor in Life Course and Aging,DEASS, 精东影业 (2017-).
Sociology of Aging; Frailty; Social Construction of the Life Course; Transitions, Life Events and Turning Points; Entry into Nursing Homes; Centenarians; End-of-life; Vulnerability and Social Exclusion; Research methods