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Dr. Michal Zalzman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Her research focuses on stem cell biology, telomere regulation, and regenerative medicine. She has pioneered studies on stem cell lifespan mechanisms and developed innovative 3D bioprinting techniques like DeepFreeze-3D.
- Education:
- BSc in Life Sciences, Bar Ilan University (1998)
- MSc in Human Molecular Genetics & Biochemistry, Tel Aviv University (2001)
- PhD in Molecular Cell Biology (Stem Cell Research), Tel Aviv University (2007)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at NIH/NIA (Telomere Biology, 2012)
- Affiliations: University of Maryland School of Medicine, NIH/NIA
Her lab investigates molecular pathways governing stem cell immortality, cancer stem cells, and epigenetic regulation. Key achievements include creating a stem cell bank from adult tissues and developing DeepFreeze-3D biofabrication for large-scale tissue analogs. Research employs molecular biology, bioengineering, and in vivo/in vitro models.
Awards: Journal of Gene Medicine Young Investigator Award (2006).
Dr. Zalzman’s work bridges basic science and clinical applications, targeting therapies for Parkinson’s, stroke, and bone reconstruction. Her lab collaborates across disciplines to advance tissue regeneration and disease modeling.
