Slim Mzoughi

Slim Mzoughi, PhD

About Me

Dr. Slim Mzoughi is a molecular biologist and an epigenetics expert. He obtained his PhD from the National University of Singapore, specializing in developmental biology with a focus on stem cell biology. Subsequently, he pursued postdoctoral studies at the Institute of Molecular and Cell biology (A*STAR) in Singapore, investigating the role of PRDM15 in B-cell lymphomagenesis. In 2020, Dr. Mzoughi moved to the Icahn school of medicine and later joined the Mount Sinai faculty as assistant professor in the department of oncological sciences. In 2023, he co-founded the Center for OncoGenomics and Innovative Therapeutics (COGIT), where he is currently a group leader.

Dr. Mzoughi's research aims to bridge the gap between our understanding of cancer genetics and the lesser-known epigenetic mechanisms underlying malignancy. His work focuses on characterizing the spectrum of phenotypic states emerging during cancer evolution and their molecular underpinnings. By identifying vulnerabilities that evade genetic predictions, Dr. Mzoughi and his team seek to design more effective and enduring therapeutic strategies.

Language
English
Position
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Oncological Sciences
Research Topics

Cancer, Cancer Genetics, Chromatin, Developmental Biology, Epigenetics, Epigenomics, Gene Expressions, Gene Regulation, Genomics, Regeneration, Stem Cells, Tumorigenesis

Multi-Disciplinary Training Areas

Cancer Biology [CAB]