Malik Alawi

Malik Alawi is a researcher at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the Bioinformatics Core. His work spans human genetics, neurogenetics, and cancer research, with a focus on rare genetic disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and innovative diagnostic methods using nanopore sequencing and liquid biopsy techniques.

His research intersects genomics, immunology, and microbiology, as evidenced by publications on gene variants in KCNH3, VPS50, and DNM1 linked to developmental delay and seizures. He employs mouse models to study pregnancy immunology and inflammatory disease mechanisms.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in bioinformatics for brain tumor classification, colitis severity, and microalgae-bacteria interactions. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Hamburg and international teams reflect his integrated approach to translational research across oncology, immunology, and infectious diseases.