Zayan Hasan

I am an undergraduate researcher in the Microbial Ecosystems Lab at Arizona State University and a Barrett student majoring in Biomedical Sciences. My research focuses on microbial interactions and the ecological mechanisms that shape community structure and function, with interests in microbial evolution and host–microbe interactions across diverse biological systems. 
Beyond microbial ecology, I have conducted research on tau and amyloid-β protein pathology in Alzheimer’s disease and studied environmental drivers of mosquito survival and metabolic performance. Together, these experiences have strengthened my interest in connecting fundamental biological mechanisms to both ecological dynamics and human disease.
Outside the lab, I am a member of the ASU Boxing Team and enjoy playing chess. I am also involved in healthcare service through HOSA and the Refugee Education and Clinic Team. I plan to pursue medical school and integrate research with clinical care.