Hassan Fazilaty

Academic Profile

Dr. Hassan Fazilaty is a Research Associate at the University of Zurich's Institute of Molecular Life Sciences, where he investigates embryonic gene reactivation in cancer and regeneration. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Zurich and Spain's Instituto de Neurociencias CSIC-UMH. He earned his PhD from Universidad Autonoma de Madrid and an MSc in Human Genetics from Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Research Focus

His research integrates developmental biology and oncology, emphasizing:

• Oncoembryonic Programs: How embryonic genes drive cancer progression.
• Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT): Mechanisms enabling metastasis.
• Tissue Regeneration: Embryonic pathways in wound healing and disease.

Scientific Recognition

Key awards include:

• Ernst Hadorn Transitional Fellowship (2026–2028)
• 3RCC Grants for alternatives to animal testing (2021–2025)
• Santiago Grisolia Fellowship (2014–2017)

Lab & Resources

He works in Prof. Konrad Basler's lab, which focuses on Wnt signaling and developmental pathways in disease. His projects leverage single-cell genomics and in vivo models, supported by Swiss and EU funding.