Vincent Petit holds a DVM Degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from the National Veterinary School of Alfort, France. In addition, he holds a PhD in cell biology and microbiology from the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France, with specialization in virology.

Since the beginning of his professional career his focus has been set on translational research, working as research scientist at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) in France. His work in this institution has led to several peer-reviewed scientific publications and to 5 patents, related to cell metabolism. Dr. Petit co-founded METAFORA biosystems in 2011 as a CNRS spin-off.