Azim Surani

Azim Surani is a Professor at the University of Cambridge, UK, specializing in developmental biology and epigenetics. Elected as an Ordinary Member of the Academy of Europe in 1994 (Section: Cell & Developmental Biology), his research has profoundly impacted understanding of epigenetic regulation in early embryonic development.

His scholarly work centers on genomic imprinting, epigenetic reprogramming, and establishment of totipotency in mammalian embryos. Professor Surani's investigations elucidate critical pathways for parental genome resetting during gametogenesis and fertilization, shaping developmental potential through molecular and cellular mechanisms.

Professor Surani's exceptional contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards:

• Fellow of the Royal Society (1990)
• Gabor Medal of the Royal Society (2001)
• Rosenstiel Award (2007)
• Royal Medal of the Royal Society (2010)