Sabine WernerView profile
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Prof. Dr. Sabine Werner is a Full Professor at the Department of Biology, ETH Zurich, and Head of the Institute of Molecular Health Sciences. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of tissue repair and cancer, particularly the role of growth factors and signaling pathways like Nrf2, FGFR, and activin in wound healing, skin inflammation, and liver regeneration. Key affiliations: ETH Zurich, SKINTEGRITY.CH collaborative research program Research themes: Tissue repair, cancer biology, redox signaling, extracellular matrix dynamics Her recent work examines mitochondrial transfer in cancer-associated fibroblasts (2025), biomechanical regulation of skin aging (2025), and Nrf2-FGFR crosstalk in liver injury (2025). Collaborative studies integrate clinical applications (e.g., diabetic wound healing via VEGF-C delivery) and advanced techniques like optoacoustic microscopy. Scientific contributions include multiple awards (e.g., Rupert Timpl Award 2020) and editorial roles. Her publications span topics from Cell to Nature , with a focus on functional genomics, proteomics, and genetically modified mouse models.