Marie-Ange Mennella, administrator at the Decentralised Research Support Services (SDAR) at INRA Montpellier, is the 2016 winner of the Research Support Award. © INRA, MAITRE Christophe

Marie-Ange Mennella: a life for others

Marie-Ange Mennella, Administrator at the Decentralised Research Support Services unit (SDAR) at INRA Montpellier, is dedicated to public service – and the 2016 winner of the Research Support award.

Updated on 12/13/2016
Published on 12/13/2016
Keywords: administration - INRA Awards - management - research support - assistant engineer

Marie-Ange Mennella keeps a close watch on research support! At INRA Montpellier, where she has worked since 1991, her talent for making complex administrative tasks simple is well-known. For this technical wizard, whose dedication to others knows no bounds, the best part of a job in research support is to be of assistance. A magician of sorts, Marie-Ange’s formulas combine attention to particulars and administrative rigour.