BACKGROUND GI cancers cause over 3.5 million deaths per year globally, accounting for 35% of all cancer-related deaths. Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is the world’s second leading cause of cancer death. Current immunotherapy treatments for CRC are hamstrung by low response rate, acquired resistance, relapse and severe side effects. ImmuNovation presents a disruptive nanomodular technology utilizing […] Read More >
Dense Speed of Sound Shift Imaging for Ultrasonic Thermometry
During thermal therapeutic applications such as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), hyperthermia, and cryoablation, it is crucial to monitor internal tissue temperature to provide feedback on the procedure. Non-invasive MRI techniques for thermal monitoring are limited by their availability and cost. Ultrasonic thermometry is an emerging adaptable alternative due to the advantages of ultrasound in accessibility, […] Read More >
Jellyfish׳ Collagen-Based Smart Wound Dressing with Antibacterial Properties
Collagen-based dressing in wounds greatly benefits the healing process. Unfortunately, most collagen is extracted from bovine tissues, which bears a significant risk of transmitting various biological contaminations. Moreover, the collagen extraction process from bovine tissue involves time and cost-consuming steps, reducing the total collagen yield and increasing the overall cost of goods. In addition, the […] Read More >
Protection of Oxygen-Sensitive-Enzymes by Peptide Hydrogel
Molecular oxygen (O2) is a highly reactive oxidizing agent harmful to many biological and industrial systems. A simple encapsulation in a protective aqueous environment of O2 -sensitive reactions is of need. Self-assembling peptide-based hydrogels are simple hydrogels that can be combined with a wide variety of reagents and are able to encage O2 and significantly limit its […] Read More >
A process of preparing a plurality of nanostructures, each being composed of at least one target material is disclosed. The process comprises sequentially electrodepositing a first material and the at least one target material into pores of a porous membrane having a nanometric pore diameter, to thereby obtain within the pores nanometric rods, each of […] Read More >
Super Organic Tunable and White-Light Emitting Diode (OLED) by a Natural Chromophore Separation Matrix
The Technology A bio-organic framework of mucin, controlling electronic interactions between two or more energetically interacting materials, is presented. The hydrophilic mucins act as a host material for introduced nano-sized hydrophobic dyes. These can be combined in any proportion to generate photo-luminescent emitters fully tunable to any visible wavelength. The technology can provide a process […] Read More >
Metal nanowire films are increasingly used as transparent electrodes in many applications, including touch screens, displays, smart windows, EMI shielding and others.The group of Prof. Gil Markovich from Tel Aviv University developed a unique process for growing patterned conductive transparent silver nanowires thin film electrodes. In this unique process the nanowires grow in-situ, directly on […] Read More >
Enhancement of Durability, Sensitivity and Selectivity of Environmental Sensors & BioSensors by Peptide Nanotubes
The Technology A Peptide NanoForest, is a dense array of self assembling organic nanotubes, capable of enhancing sensitivity and selectivity parameters of amperometric electrode high-performance sensors. The patented Diphenylalanine (FF) aromatic dipeptide nanotubes are formed under mild conditions from inexpensive building blocks. These bioinspired materials have a unique mechanical strength. They have a high Young’s […] Read More >
Nano-Reinforcement of Adhesives, Plastics, Paints and Coatings
Technology Reinforcement of common and proprietary polymers (plastics) and composite materials for coatings and casts with nano-additives in small percentages leads to improvement of anti crack, anti-scratch, anti-rust and anti-moisture properties. Novel, patented, self-assembled organic aromatic peptide nanotubes and nanospheres exhibit exceptional thermal and chemical durability and outstanding mechanical properties. These nanostructures have demonstrated increase […] Read More >
Magnetic Devices based on Extraordinary Hall Effect
The Invention Magnetic based sensors and memory elements based on the Extraordinary Hall Effect (EHE). Non-volatile memories can be constructed by utilizing anisotropic thin films resulting in stable hysteresis which can represent binary states. Extremely sensitive sensors can be constructed which generate voltage as a function of magnetic disturbances. Potential Applications Memory devices complementing or […] Read More >
Dvir Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
In our lab, we focus on research and development of new technologies, based on cutting-edge materials and stem cells for engineering and regenerating tissues and organs. We investigate approaches to control stem cells differentiation and assembly of functioning tissues, including the heart, brain, spinal cord, eyes, intestine and more. Among the technologies developed in our […] Read More >
The Laboratory of the Quantum Electronic Transport in the Nano Systems
Our laboratory was established in the 1992 by Prof. Alik Palevski, upon his joining of the School of Physics as a new faculty. The scientific research deals with a wide variety of the physical phenomena at low temperatures. Currently the research is focused on superconductivity, magnetic order and strong spin-orbit interaction related phenomena in hetero-structures, […] Read More >
Our main focus is on the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms that underlie psychiatric disorders, and in particular addiction We are using rodent models of addiction, anxiety, learning and memory. We focus on behavioral models relevant to different stages of addiction (craving, drug reward, intoxication, sensitization, tolerance, excessive alcohol consumption, withdrawal symptoms, relapse). We are looking […] Read More >
Nanoscale electrical characterization of nanostrctures and devices
Lab Description Nanoscale electrical characterization of nanostrctures and devices, Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), Nanowires and nanowire transistors, Solar Cells, Organic semiconductor devices and materials, Biological Field effect Transistors. Available Research Services We offer services for AFM and KPFM measurements- Semiconductor and organic nano-structures characterization using ambient and ultra high vacuum (UHV) AFM and Kelvin […] Read More >
Multi-Disciplinary SuperCenter for Renewable EnergySchool of Mechanical Engineering The Supercenter powerhouse is a hatchery for new clean technologies, aimed to develop technologies for higher yield, more cost-efficient production of energy from renewable sources, for a famine of energy rather than food. The focus is on solar and wind energy and bio-mass for bio-fuels. Renewable Clean […] Read More >
Energy Conversion and Transmission Focus on: – Power Electronics: high efficiency conversion, dc/dc converters, dc/ac converters, control and dynamics of power systems, high power pulse generators, passive and active filters, transducers, sensors; – – Photovoltaic Systems – Piezoelectric Sensors and Transmitters – complete systems can be developed on piezoelectric bases, such as energy transmission to human tissues […] Read More >
Custom synthesis of organic compounds Industrial Research Services: We offer services for custom synthesis of small organic compounds. Our laboratories in Tel Aviv University have all the basic state-of-the-art instrumentation for synthetic capabilities. The School of Chemistry also has an Analytical Research and Instrumentation Unit, which provides services for organic analyses. The Department of Chemistry […] Read More >
Laboratory of Experimental BiophysicsSchool of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Exact ScienceThe Center for NanoScience and NanoTechnology Services:Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS), Grazing Incident Small Angle X-ray Scatter (GISAXS) X-ray scattering provide structural information (shape and size) in non-destructive and stain free conditions. Small angle scattering is an ideal characterization […] Read More >
Development of optical methodologies for non-invasive diagnosis, development of tools for minimally invasive surgery using fibers and waveguides, and development of smart medical devices. Prof. Israel Gannot. Lab web page: https://www.eng.tau.ac.il/~bmoptics/ Read More >
Precision Nanomedicine: Preparation and Characterization of Nanocarriers Made from Natural Biopolymers
The laboratory of Precision Nanomedicine at TAU have capabilities for preparation and characterization of nanocarriers made from natural biopolymers such as lipids (liposomes, micelles) , sugars and proteins. Lab Description • State-of-the-art preparation and process development of lipid based nanoparticles including sythesisi capabilities of lipids. • cell culture facility including the culturing of hybridomas and […] Read More >
Prof. Amir Roey Jacob
Design and synthesis of advanced polymeric hybrids and their assembly into functional nanostructures for applications ranging from nanomedicine to materials science Research Design, synthesis and characterization of smart polymers Design, synthesis and characterization of dendrimers and polymeric hybrids Stimuli responsive self-assembly and disassembly Utilization of smart polymers as selective drug delivery systems Read More >
Prof. Ast Gil
Professor, Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University Research Alternative Splicing Generates Transcriptomic Diversity in Genetic Disorders & Cancer By utilizing the unique strengths of our research group in bioinformatic analyses as well as in genomic and advanced molecular biology methodologies, we are able to make groundbreaking discoveries in […] Read More >
Dr. Barak’s research focuses on the psychobiology and neurobiology of alcoholism and drug addiction. In particular, he is interested in the molecular and neuronal mechanisms that underlie learning and memory processes in alcohol addiction. In addition, Dr. Barak is interested in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, with focus on cognitive impairments in this disorder. See lab […] Read More >
Dr. Beck-Barkai Roy
Research Cytoskeleton protein complexes – Interaction between cytoskeleton protein complexes and their effect on the structure and elasticity of the cell. Intrinsically disordered protein – Statistical structural characterization of proteins that do not completely fold into 3d fixed structures in solutions. Nanoscopic complex – characterizing and manipulating nanoscopic complexes by grafted biopolymer. Membrane physics – stabilization of membrane to […] Read More >
Prof. Ben-Dor Eyal
Fields of research: Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of the Earth Soil Spectroscopy Developing applications in many diciplines (medicin, veterinary, civl engineerings, precise agriculture) Generating Soil Spectral Library for the Medearnenam countries Bi lateral projects with Czech Republic (CGS), Germany (GFZ), Greec (i-BEC), Italy (CNR) and EC (EUFAR, EO-MINERS and GEO-CRADEL) Contact: Email: bendor@tauex.tau.ac.il Phone: 03-6407049 Another […] Read More >
Prof. Benhar Itai
Prof. Benhar is an expert and opinion leader in the field of antibody engineering. Over the 25 years of being active in that field, he prepared several phage display libraries from which antibodies against numerous targets were isolated. Prof. Benhar publishes over 100research papers, wrote 10 book chapters and submitted 19 patent applications. Research in Prof. […] Read More >
Prof. Cheshnovsky Ori
Research Methods for the observation and characterization of individual nano-objects. Super resolution microscopy for the observation and chemical characterization of nano-objects and nanostructures. Special emphasis on label-free methods avoiding the labeling of the objects with fluorescent dyes. The methods are well tailored for nano-material research. We are making use of photo-induces thermal profiling to enhance […] Read More >
Prof. Cohen Yoram
Research Supramolecular Systems in Solution; Applications of Diffusion NMR to Supramolecular Systems (Complexation, Structure Elucidation and Hydration); Hydrogen-Bond Molecular Capsules in Solution; Solution Host-Guest Chemistry; Synthesis and Applications of Target Specific MRI Contrast Agents; Applications of Diffusion MRI and MRS for Studying Brain Structure and Mechanisms of Brain Injury (Stroke, Trauma and other Neurological Disorders); […] Read More >
Prof. Dvir Tal
Microfluidics-based tissue engineering. Recreating stem cell niches, microfluidics bioreactors for tissue engineering. Nanotechnological strategies for engineering thick cardiac tissue. Engineering a 3D neuronal network for spinal cord and brain regeneration. Fabrication of Nanoelectronics/engineered tissue hybrids. Developing smart delivery systems that recruit stem cells to defected organs. Email: tdvir@tauex.tau.ac.il Phone: 03-6406514 Another phone: 03-6408604 Website: https://dvirlab.wixsite.com/dv… Office: […] Read More >
