Yassine El Hiani

Dr. Yassine El Hiani is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics (Faculty of Medicine). His research focuses on ion channel biology and its role in cancer pathophysiology, cystic fibrosis, and cellular signaling. He holds a PhD from Université de Picardie Jules Verne (France) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dalhousie University.

Education:

• BA/BSc: Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
• MA/MSc: Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
• PhD: Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada

Research Interests: Dr. El Hiani investigates ion channel regulation under oxidative stress, particularly in cancer cells and cystic fibrosis. His lab studies mechanisms linking ion channels to cancer metabolism, chemoresistance, and metastasis. Key areas include TRP channel signaling, lysosomal-mitochondrial crosstalk, and anion transport in CFTR/SLC26A9 channels.

Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes lysosomal ion channels (TRPML1/TRPML3) as oncogenic drivers, autophagy regulation, and drug resistance mechanisms. Publications highlight therapeutic potential of targeting ion channels in cancer and metabolic diseases.

Lab & Mentorship: Actively mentoring students in MSc/PhD programs and undergraduate research projects. Students contribute to manuscripts and conference presentations. Lab emphasizes translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications.

Laboratory Location: Tupper Building, Dalhousie University Medical Campus, Halifax, Nova Scotia.