Dr. Daniel Constam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Constam received his doctoral degree in Natural Sciences from ETH Zürich. He performed postdoctoral studies as an EMBO fellow at Harvard University and subsequently became a group leader at the Swiss cancer research institute ISREC, where he is currently a tenured Associate Professor at the School of Life Sciences at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His research has uncovered important functions of activin receptor ligands and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP), along with the roles of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β family members in regulating development and cancer. His group demonstrated significant findings in the image-based study of protease activities within cell tissue compartments and developed specific genetically validated biosensors. Additionally, they discovered the role of cilia in the stimulation of activin receptor signaling in response to fluid flow.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

EPFL • Lausanne, Switzerland

Tenured faculty member at the School of Life Sciences, leading research in cancer biology and molecular signaling.

Courses

Oncology Primary Cilia in Cell Signaling

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
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  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.