Roman Chrast

Roman Chrast is a Lecturer at the School of Life Sciences, EPFL, and serves as Head of Research Core Facilities under the Deanship SV. His roles include overseeing research infrastructure and teaching life sciences engineering courses. He holds a PhD in Life Sciences from the University of Geneva and a CAS in Management of Medtech, Biotech, and Pharma Ventures from EPFL.

Research interests focus on metabolic interactions in myelinating Schwann cells, genetic neuropathies (e.g., Charcot-Marie-Tooth), and mitochondrial dysfunction in neurological diseases. His work bridges basic science and translational medicine, exploring molecular mechanisms underlying axonal degeneration and glial cell biology.

Publications highlight contributions to understanding Schwann cell metabolism, mitochondrial dynamics, and gene therapy approaches for neuropathies. His administrative roles involve coordinating core facilities to support interdisciplinary research in life sciences.