Bart Deplancke

Bart Deplancke is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Department of BIO. His research focuses on developing new technologies, particularly those related to single cell analysis, to study how the genome influences cellular and organismal phenotypic diversity, especially in metabolic contexts. His work has led to significant discoveries, including a new anti-adipogenic stromal cell type and the concept of chromatin modules. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and is also the co-founder of two biotech companies. Deplancke's academic and research contributions have been recognized through various awards and honors.

Bart Deplancke is a Professor in Systems Biology and Genetics at EPFL, specializing in genetics, transcription, systems biology, and single cell research. His work focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying gene regulation and cellular function through advanced single-cell technologies and systems-level approaches. Deplancke's research includes the development of high-throughput transcriptomic methods, such as BRB-seq, and the exploration of transcription factor DNA binding variation across species. He has contributed to large-scale initiatives like the Human Cell Atlas and Fly Cell Atlas, aiming to map cellular diversity and function at unprecedented resolution. His studies also investigate the role of chromatin structure, genetic variation, and microbial interactions in shaping cellular behavior and disease.