Regular biography
Prof. Dr. Nicola Aceto is a Professor in the Department of BIO at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on Molecular Oncology, with an emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms driving cancer and its metastatic progression. The Aceto lab investigates circulating tumor cells and employs a range of techniques including molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, computational biology, microfluidic technologies, patient samples, in vivo models, genetic engineering, CRISPR screens, and drug screens. He collaborates with academic institutions, hospitals, and healthcare companies globally to identify therapeutic opportunities for metastatic cancers.
Scholar-generated biography
Nicola Aceto is a Full Professor of Molecular Oncology at ETH Zurich, specializing in cancer research and oncology with a focus on circulating tumor cells and metastasis. His work explores the biological mechanisms underlying metastatic progression, including the role of circulating tumor cell clusters in promoting metastasis and their interactions with the tumor microenvironment. Aceto's research also investigates how epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and genetic instability contribute to cancer spread. His studies employ advanced technologies such as microfluidic devices and single-cell RNA sequencing to isolate and analyze circulating tumor cells for personalized therapeutic applications.