Zurich Trace

Clinical Platform for In vivo Stable Isotope Tracing of Metabolism

What is Zurich Trace?

Zurich trace is a clinical research platform for in vivo stable isotope tracing.

By tracking labeled metabolites through the body, in vivo stable isotope tracing reveals dynamic metabolic activity in real time — not just static concentrations.

Our goal is to use stable isotope tracing to inform better diagnostics and tailored therapeutics in a personalised medicine approach.

Our Impact

Clinical and Research Applications

Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Stratify rare diseases like OTC deficiency and MMA

Metabolic Diseases

Identify functional signatures of diabetes and insulin resistance

Cancer and Immunometabolism

Discover metabolic vulnerabilities in tumours and immune cells

What is In vivo Stable Isotope Tracing?

The Team

Platform Built on Scientific & Clinical Excellence

University's Children's Hospital Zurich (Kispi)

Functional Genomics Centre Zurich (FGCZ)

ETH Zurich

University of Zurich (UZH)

University Hospital Zurich (USZ)

Who We Serve?

Zurich trace is built for those on the frontlines of research and patient care

Clinical and translational scientists

Pediatric and adult clinicians

University research centres

Biotech and pharma partners