Hassan Marzban, BSc, MSc, PhD

  • Hassan Marzban headshot

  • Professor

    Max Rady College of Medicine
    Human anatomy and cell science
    Room 129 - 745 Bannatyne Avenue
    University of Manitoba
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9

    Phone: 204-789-3467
    Fax: 204-789-3920
    hassan.marzban@umanitoba.ca

Research summary

Dr. Hassan Marzban's research focuses on the development of the cerebellum, a critical part of the brain responsible for motor control and cognitive functions. Despite its importance, little is known about how the complex cerebellar circuitry is assembled during development and what the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms are. The goal of Dr. Marzban's research program is to identify and understand these mechanisms, with a focus on neurogenesis, neuronal migration, and axonogenesis. By studying the cerebellum in both health and disease, Dr. Marzban aims to uncover new insights into how the cerebellum develops and functions, and how these processes may be disrupted in various disorders.

One of the major areas of focus in Dr. Marzban's research is the study of genetic regulation in cerebellar development, which is critical for understanding how the cerebellum forms and functions. Another area of focus is the study of white matter degeneration in the cerebellum, which is associated with a number of disorders and can have significant impacts on motor and cognitive function.

Dr. Marzban's research is supported by various funding agencies and he has established collaborations with other researchers locally, nationally, and internationally. He has also published multiple papers and a book about cerebellar development and disorders, which provide valuable insights for other researchers in the field.

  • Keywords

    • Axonogenesis
    • Cerebellar circuit formation
    • Cerebellar developmental biology
    • Cerebellar gene expression pattern
    • Cerebellar neurodegeneration pattern
    • Cerebellum
    • Genetic regulation in cerebellar development
    • Neuronal migration
    • Neurogenesis
    • White matter degeneration

     

  • Research interests

    • Neurogensis/axonogensis
    • Neuronal migration
    • Cerebellar circuit formation
    • White matter degeneration
    • Genetic regulation in cerebellar development
    • Cerebellar gene expression pattern
    • Cerebellar neurodegeneration pattern

  • Research affiliations

    Research scientist, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)

  • Research groups

    Excellence in Neurodevelopment and Rehabilitation Research in Child Health (ENRRICH)

Biography

Dr. Hassan Marzban is a renowned cerebellar developmental biologist and professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. He joined the University of Manitoba in 2010, and since then has dedicated his research to uncovering the mysteries of the cerebellum, a critical part of the brain responsible for motor control and cognitive functions. His research program is designed to identify and characterize the mechanisms that drive cerebral cytoarchitecture and circuit formation during neurogenesis, neuronal migration, and axonogenesis.

Dr. Marzban's work has been consistently supported by provincial and national funding agencies, including NSERC, Brain Canada/ALS Canada, the Research Manitoba Tri-Council Bridge Funding Program, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CHRIM), and he has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field. He has served as the chairman and organizer of the 8th International Symposium of the Society for Research on the Cerebellum and Ataxia (SRCA) in Winnipeg in 2017, and as a result, was named a fellow of the society in 2019, an honor bestowed upon scientists who have made exceptional contributions to the society.

Dr. Marzban's research has not only led to significant advancements in our understanding of the cerebellum, but has also resulted in the publication of a book entitled "Development of the Cerebellum: from Molecular Aspects to Diseases," which he edited. He has also established effective collaborations with a number of experienced and well-recognized investigators locally, nationally, and internationally to study developmental neuroscience, in particular the cerebellum, in health and disease.

Dr. Marzban holds a PhD in human anatomy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, a master of human anatomy from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, and a bachelor of physiotherapy from Iran University of Medical Sciences. With his expertise and passion for cerebellar development, Dr. Marzban continues to make groundbreaking discoveries that have the potential to improve the lives of those affected by cerebellar disorders.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Anatomy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (1994)

Master of Human Anatomy (MHA), Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran (1991)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BP), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (1989)

Awards

Fellow of the Society for Research on the Cerebellum and Ataxia (SRCA) (2019)

Chair and organizer of the 8th International Symposium of the SRCA in Winnipeg (2017)

Contact us

Human Anatomy and Cell Science
130 Basic Medical Science Building
745 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada

204-789-3411
204-789-3920