The steering committee consists of members from the City of Grasse -host & organizer of Phyt’Arom Grasse- and a multidisciplinary scientific committee.
2026 STEERING COMMITTEE :
Prof. Pierre CHAMPY Professor of Pharmacognosy, University of Paris-Saclay. Co-director of the Interuniversity Diploma (DIU) “Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy: Current Data and Limitations” and of the Professional Bachelor’s Degree “Specialized Advisor in Herbalism and Plant-based Health Products.” Chair of the “Plants” Working Group (Anses), Member of the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) “Pharmacopoeia: Plants, Essential Oils” (ANSM), Strasbourg (France)
Prof. Corine GIRARD Professor of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Besançon. Academic Coordinator of the University Diplomas DU PHAR “PHyto-ARomatherapy” and PAPUS “Practical Phyto-Aromatherapy for Healthcare Providers”, Besançon (France)
Prof. Jacques KOPFERSCHMITT Professor of Medical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg.
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Intensive Care. Former Head of the Hospital Division “Emergency and Medical Resuscitation, Poison Control Center.” Special Advisor on Complementary Therapies at Strasbourg University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg (France)
Rhiannon LEWIS Trainer, Consultant in Aromatherapy, Author and Director of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN). Organizer of the BOTANICA and ECA Congresses, La Martre (France)
Laurence MEINERI Director of the Grasse Convention Center. Organizer of the PHYT’AROM GRASSE Congress, Grasse (France)
Dr. Didier PESONI Pharmacist, PhD in Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Trainer and Author of publications, La Réunion (France)
Isabelle SOGNO-LALLOZ Certified in Clinical and Holistic Aromatherapy. Therapist, Hospital and University Speaker, Aromatherapy Trainer. CEO of APOTICARIUS, Grasse (France)
Juliette WALEK Trainer in Herbalism, specialized in Phytotherapy and Galenic Preparations.
Horticultural Engineer. Founding Member of AFH (Association of Herbalists of France), Founder of MANDRAGORA, Nyons (France)
2026 SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE :
Honorary President: Prof. Robert ANTON Professor Emeritus at the University of Strasbourg, Honorary Member of the Faculty of Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) and of the National Academies of Medicine and Pharmacy, European expert.
President: Prof. Jacques KOPFERSCHMITT Professor of Medical Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg. Specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Intensive Care. Former Head of the Hospital Division “Emergency and Medical Resuscitation, Poison Control Center.” Special Advisor on Complementary Therapies at Strasbourg University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine, Strasbourg (France)
Prof. Pierre CHAMPY Professor of Pharmacognosy, University of Paris-Saclay. Co-director of the Interuniversity Diploma (DIU) “Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy: Current Data and Limitations” and of the Professional Bachelor’s Degree “Specialized Advisor in Herbalism and Plant-based Health Products.” Chair of the “Plants” Working Group (Anses), Member of the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) “Pharmacopoeia: Plants, Essential Oils” (ANSM), Strasbourg (France)
Prof. Corine GIRARD Professor of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Besançon. Academic Coordinator of the University Diplomas DU PHAR “PHyto-ARomatherapy” and PAPUS “Practical Phyto-Aromatherapy for Healthcare Providers”, Besançon (France)
Rhiannon LEWIS Trainer, Consultant in Aromatherapy, Author and Director of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network (ICAN). Organizer of the BOTANICA and ECA Congresses, La Martre (France)
Dr. Didier PESONI Pharmacist, PhD in Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Trainer and Author of publications, La Réunion (France)
Isabelle SOGNO-LALLOZ Certified in Clinical and Holistic Aromatherapy. Therapist, Hospital and University Speaker, Aromatherapy Trainer. CEO of APOTICARIUS, Grasse (France)
Juliette WALEK Trainer in Herbalism, specialized in Phytotherapy and Galenic Preparations.
Horticultural Engineer. Founding Member of AFH (Association of Herbalists of France), Founder of MANDRAGORA, Nyons (France)