Pascale
Zwicky

Dr. Pascale Zwicky is an Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Systems Immunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science under the supervision of Prof. Ido Amit.

Pascale’s research focuses on the investigation of intercellular communication networks in cancer.

Pascale uses cutting-edge genomic tools to investigate how certain small signalling proteins (cytokines) can be used to activate the immune system to fight cancer. This therapeutic strategy has immense potential for the treatment of cancer but is frequently associated with side effects and lacks efficacy. By including time and space as characterized parameters, Pascale hopes to gain novel insights which enable the development of the next generation of signalling protein-based cancer therapeutics.

Pascale was born and raised in Switzerland. She obtained her BSc in biology and MSc in immunology at the University of Bern. She completed her PhD at the University of Zurich under the supervision of Prof. Burkhard Becher, studying the regulation of the immune system in inflammatory skin disorders and cancer. When not engaged in research, Pascale enjoys sporting activities, such as swimming and water polo, discovering nature through hiking, and cooking with friends.