Alaa Othman

Dr. Alaa Othman joined the Functional Genomics Center Zurich (FGCZ) in January 2023 as the Unit Head of Metabolomics, affiliated with ETH Zurich. Trained as a medical doctor (MD), he pursued a PhD in systems biology of complex diseases, where he developed a passion for mass spectrometry and its applications. With over a decade of experience in metabolomics and lipidomics technology development, he has successfully implemented these techniques in clinical, academic, and industrial research, covering project design, sample preparation, automation, LC/MS, and data analysis.

• Education:
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • PhD in Systems Biology of Complex Diseases

His research focuses on advancing metabolomics and lipidomics methodologies through mass spectrometry, emphasizing their application in clinical and translational studies. He specializes in building cost-effective service workflows that bridge academic and business environments, ensuring high-impact solutions for FGCZ users.

Professional Expertise:

• Development and optimization of metabolomics/lipidomics technologies
• Integration of mass spectrometry in clinical and industrial research
• Automation of sample preparation and LC/MS pipelines
• Data analysis and project design for complex biological systems