Assistant Research Sciecntist
University of Michigan
"Muhammad Nadeem Aslam, MBBS, is a research faculty (Assistant Research Scientist) in the Department of Pathology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Originally trained as a physician in Pakistan, Dr. Aslam transitioned to a research-focused career in the United States, specializing in translational research on colon health. His early work addressed the chemoprevention of colorectal cancer, and he has since expanded his research to include enhancing the gut barrier. Dr. Aslam is actively engaged in clinical trials examining the effects of specific divalent and trivalent minerals (derived from calcified red algae) on patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). These trials aim to benefit individuals at risk for UC or currently affected by it. Committed to improving colon health in vulnerable populations, Dr. Aslam is leading a phase I/II therapeutic trial using Aquamin® for patients with ulcerative colitis