Method for Isolating Oral Mucosa-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue and Organ Regeneration
Identification and isolation of the mesenchymal stem cells from the general population of oral mucosa-derived cells may further improve regenerative therapies. Using cutting edge technology, we’ve been able to identify the subpopulation of mesenchymal stem cells with superior osteogenic capacity and furthermore, to unveil a list of unique markers to isolate these cells. Our findings […] Read More >
Prof. Barzel Adi
Our lab will focus on gene therapy using viral vectors. We will tackle diseases ranging from cancer to viral infections and diabetes. Devising safe and efficient gene therapies combines challenges in biochemistry and molecular biology with challenges in physiology, immunology, virology and more. We will focus on genome editing- the site specific manipulation of the […] Read More >
Prof. Benayahu Dafna
Nanomedicine is medical treatment at the level of single molecules or molecular assemblies that provide structure, control, signaling, homeostasis, and motility in cells, i.e., at the “nano” scale of about 100 mm or less. There have been many scientific and technological advances in both physical and biological sciences over the past several years that make nano medicine […] Read More >
Prof. Efrat Shimon
Our research focuses on the development of a cell replacement therapy for diabetes, in which the insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells are destroyed or malfunction. Our approaches for generation of an abundant source of cells for transplantation include expansion and differentiation in tissue culture of beta cells from human organ donors, as well as differentiation of […] Read More >
Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University Research Cancer Related Inflammation in Tumor Progression and Metastasis The main goal of our laboratory is to uncover stromal pathways that contribute to tumorigenesis and metastasis. Extensive research has led to the understanding that tumors are more than just cancer cells: […] Read More >
Dr. Gothilf Yoav
Research Activity The Circadian Clock system All organisms demonstrate a wide variety of behavioral and physiological daily rhythms that are driven by an evolutionary conserved endogenous circadian clock mechanism. Maintenance of circadian rhythms is crucial for the physical and mental wellbeing, and disruption of the rhythms increases susceptibility to diseases and psychiatric disorders. Utilizing the […] Read More >
Prof. Jonathan Leor
Professor Leor received an M.D. degree from Tel-Aviv University, continued training in cardiovascular medicine at the Sheba Medical Center, and completed his post doctorate training at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, under Robert A. Kloner, M.D., Ph.D. Today, his laboratory’s research focuses on infarct repair and the heart’s lack of intrinsic regenerative ability. […] Read More >
Prof. Offen Daniel
Research topic: Neurodegenerative diseases, etiology and new treatments. Research methods: Stem cells, Gene therapy, peptides, transgenic mice, animal models of Neurodegenerative diseases Main projects in the lab include: Induction of neurogenesis and transplantation of various adult stem cells in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases. Development of new therapies, small molecules, peptides and genes, for neurological […] Read More >
Prof. Pitaru Sandu
Prof. Pitaru is an expert in bone, connective tissue and periodontal research, and one of the two inventors of ColBar LifeScience Ltd.’s technology. Read More >
Prof. Weiner Ina
Research topic: Translational models of schizophrenia and depression as tools for understanding their development and prevention Research methods: Brain imaging, brain stimulation, neurodevelopmental manipulations, behavioral manipulations and analysis, systemic and intracerebral pharmacology, molecular biology/ proteomics/drug development (collaborations). Main projects: Delineating the developmental trajectories of schizophrenia-like and depression-like neuroanatomical changes and behavioral abnormalities following early exposure […] Read More >
Cardiovascular and Physiological Assessment in Animal Models
Neufeld Cardiac Research Institute at Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Aviv University comprises a fully equipped laboratory to conduct cardiovascular and physiological experiments in small (mice, rat) and large animals (swine, sheep, calf) including heart function studies with special echocardiography system designed for small animals (Vevo660 ultrasound biomicroscope; VisualSonics), molecular imaging, pressure‐volume loop machine (Millar/Power Lab) and […] Read More >
Neurodevelopmental, Gestational, Lactational and Maternal Immune Stimulation Animal Model for Schizophrenia
Fields of InterestPharmacology of schizophrenia, animal models of psychopathology, neurodevelopmental model of schizophrenia. Prof. Weiner’s lab has launched and developed the latent inhibition model of schizophrenia which mimics loss of normal attentional control in this disorder, with a focus on the pharmacology of latent inhibition as a basis for the search for novel drugs. In […] Read More >
