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Muzlifah Haniffa is a dermatologist pioneering the applications of single cell genomics technologies to understand tissue homeostasis, immunity, and disease pathogenesis. The major research goal of her laboratory is to decode the development and functional maturation of the human immune system. Her research primarily focuses on studying human development, especially the development of the human immune system and skin, with the aim of informing stem cell therapy and tissue engineering in adult pathology. Her team leverages cutting-edge techniques in single cell genomics, computation, and stem cell culture systems to generate skin organoids and experimental models for studying human development. Dr. Haniffa also plays a leading role in the Human Cell Atlas and the Developmental Cell Atlas, contributing significantly to the Human Developmental Biology Initiative. She is passionate about mentoring and promoting diversity in science, having initiated and led widening participation initiatives, including hosting the Nuffield Research Placements Programme and the Wellcome 4Ward North Doctoral Training Programme, while also serving as a steering group member for the Wellcome Sanger Institute Excellence Fellowship.
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute • Cambridge, England
Leading research on the applications of single cell genomics in understanding immune system development.
Wellcome Sanger Institute • Cambridge, England
Focused on the development of human immune systems utilizing innovative genomic technologies.
Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.