Written by Fazal Bhatti
“Scientific research is one of the most exciting and rewarding of occupations,” said Frederick Sanger.
The quest for seeking answers to our questions begin in our childhood — and so did mine.
I am Fazal Bhatti, and by the time I was in high school I knew I wanted to become a scientist.
I describe myself as a “born biologist,” owing to my bachelor’s degree in physiology (with minors in microbiology and biochemistry) and a master’s degree in biotechnology.
I completed my PhD in the field of molecular biology with sub-specialization in stem cell biology. My research area is orthopaedics with a focus in cartilage repair using stem cells and nanosome-mediated drug delivery during osteoarthritis.
I joined Dr. Kacena’s lab in April to broaden my knowledge in bone and fracture healing, and I hope to find answers to poor bone healing in type-II diabetes.
I firmly believe there is cure for every disease and we just have to put in the effort to find it. This has been my motivation to pursue a career in research and academia.
The lab is my playground and I like to solve scientific puzzles.
