P32-Specific Antibodies and CAR T Cells for Glioblastoma and P32-Expressing Tumors
This innovative immunotherapy platform leverages p32-specific antibodies to create Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cells, specifically targeting p32—a tumor-associated antigen expressed in glioblastomas and other aggressive cancers. The approach combines tumor elimination with antiangiogenic effects, paving the way for enhanced therapeutic outcomes in solid tumors. Unmet Need Glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer, has limited […] Read More >
Energy Harvesting Module and Low Power Rectifier Circuit
RADIO frequency (RF) energy harvesting has garnered much interest in recent years as our lives have become more connected. Whether it be smart homes, industry 4.0, wearables or sport-tech; objects which were once inanimate are brought to life with electronics such as sensors, and low-power transceivers. This evolution of ‘things’ is commonly referred to as […] Read More >
Direct Seawater Splitting Technology for Pure Hydrogen Production
The quest for sustainable and renewable energy sources has intensified in recent years, driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Among various approaches, direct seawater splitting presents a promising avenue for producing clean hydrogen and oxygen. This innovative technology leverages the abundant availability of seawater, eliminating the […] Read More >
Ultrafast One-Minute Electronic Detection of SARS-CoV-2
Since its emergence in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has led to a global pandemic, resulting in over 6.5 million deaths as of October 2022. The rapid and accurate detection of this virus is crucial for controlling its spread and managing public health responses. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as PCR testing, while effective, often require specialized equipment, […] Read More >
Sensitive Electrochemical Detection of Soybean Rust Fungi Airborne Urediniospores
The agricultural sector faces significant challenges due to plant diseases, which can lead to substantial economic losses. Among these diseases, soybean rust, caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi, poses a severe threat to soybean crops worldwide. Early detection of airborne urediniospores is crucial for effective disease management and prevention strategies. Traditional detection methods often lack […] Read More >
Multi-Sample Array Chip for DNA Modification Quantification
Introducing an advanced multi-sample array chip that enables precise quantification of epigenetic DNA modifications, including 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) and DNA damage. This technology bridges the gap between sensitivity and throughput, providing a robust platform for cancer diagnostics and personalized medicine. Unmet Need Current methods for analyzing DNA modifications suffer from limitations such as low sensitivity, high […] Read More >
Simultaneous Analysis of Large Genomic Structural Variations and Their Epigenetic Profile
This innovative technology enables simultaneous quantification of DNA repeat sequences, large deletions, insertion, inversion and translocations, together with CpG methylation and hydromethylation patterns in individual molecules. By leveraging state-of-the-art optical mapping and fluorescence-based methylation detection, this method provides unprecedented precision in diagnosing diseases like facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and cancers. Unmet Need Current technologies for […] Read More >
SLOW RELEASE OF A SYNTHETIC AUXIN INDUCES ADVENTITIOUS ROOT FORMATION
The ability to propagate plants efficiently is crucial for agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. Adventitious root formation, the process by which roots develop from non-root tissues, is a key factor in successful plant propagation. However, many woody plant species exhibit low rooting success, presenting a significant challenge for growers. Traditional rooting hormones, while effective, often have […] Read More >
DifuzCam: Replacing Camera Lens with a Mask and a Diffusion Model
DifuzCam represents a novel approach of flat lensless camera imaging. By eliminating traditional lenses and instead using a diffuser near the sensor, the camera size, weight and cost are drastically reduced. However, reconstructing high-quality images from the raw sensor data of such cameras is an ongoing challenge. Our invention proposes a solution by leveraging a […] Read More >
Next Generation of the mRNA Therapy: Targeting Cancer Cells Via Boolean Circuits Based on mRNA Molecules
Currently most cancer treatment target proteins that are modified or activated in cancer cells; usually this is done by producing a relevant antibody. The process of finding a new therapy that targets a protein is long and tedious and in addition, in many cancer types there is no therapy at all. Specifically, today there are […] Read More >
We combine bioinformatics and experimental approaches to study antibiotic resistance, CRISPR-Cas and other fascinating microbial systems. Our Research We strive to better understand key interaction mechanisms within microbial communities and to promote their application in biotechnology and medicine. By combining state-of-the-art machine learning, molecular biology, and metagenomic techniques, we decipher functions in the nexus of […] Read More >
Research Projects Innovative Materials Discovery Our cutting-edge computational hardware and efficient software enable us to identify and predict new materials before synthesis. This groundbreaking approach has led to the discovery of 11 novel semiconductor materials. Machine Learning for Targeted Discovery While we excel in materials discovery, our research now focuses on harnessing machine learning to […] Read More >
Service Laboratory for Biomass Separation and Processing
Prof. Alexander Golberg’s laboratory is equipped with advanced facilities designed to support a wide range of biomass separation and processing needs. Our comprehensive suite of equipment and expertise enables us to offer high-quality services to academic researchers, industry partners, and governmental agencies involved in biomass conversion, waste management, and biofuel production. Equipment and Capabilities 1. […] Read More >
The lab focuses on uncovering the dynamics and cellular processing governing neurovascular coupling under healthy and pathological conditions Specific Research interests/topics: • Neurovascular coupling • Multiphoton imaging • Ischemia, gray matter vascular occlusions • Microglia and neuro-immune responses Research methods: • In vivo imaging methods: two-photon microscopy, wide-field calcium imaging, MRI. • Novel spatial decision […] Read More >
We focus on understanding early developmental cell fate decisions and patterning using embryonic stem cell-based in-vitro models of early development. Read More >
The Rosenfeld Lab- Nanoengineering for Biomedicine
Our lab integrates a wide array of disciplines, including bioengineering, cell biology and materials science, towards development of peripheral organs modulation approaches. Our goal is to advance the fundamental understanding and therapeutic approaches for treating organ dysfunction and connecting it to the nervous system. We develop novel clinically translatable nanomaterials and nanocomposites for spatially and […] Read More >
In the broadest terms, we try to understand the psychological processes of knowledge construction; i.e., the mechanisms whereby humans understand and predict their reality. We are interested in the construction of knowledge about the self (e.g., the self-concept) and the social world (e.g., ideology); one’s personal past (e.g., autobiographical memory) and about the future of […] Read More >
The activity of our lab is concentrated on the spatial behavior of people in the urban environment. We investigate how spatial behaviors, such as movement/mobility, wayfinding and functional-social activities, relate to the characteristics and structure of the urban environment. For that aim, we use spatial, topological and visual analytic tools as well as geographic Information […] Read More >
Based on high-resolution GIS and big data on human and institutions’ spatial behavior, we model the complex geographic system as collectives of decision-makers who define system’s spatio-temporal dynamics and evolve themselves. Smartcard and Cellular data analysis Based on the Smartcards and Cellular data we estimate the demand for public transport and compare it to the […] Read More >
Image Processing and Analysis and in Computational Vision.
Research interests: Applications of Differential Geometry ideas and techniques in Image Processing and Analysis and in Computational Vision. My former research studies were devoted to Conformal Field Theories and Integrable Models in relation to String Theory and to Statistical Mechanics. The Beltrmai framework A differential geometric framework for image processing and analysis. Different objects of […] Read More >
Dr. Hadar Averbuch-Elor
I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at Tel-Aviv University. Before that, I was a postdoctoral research scholar at Cornell-Tech, working with Professor Noah Snavely as part of the Cornell Graphics and Vision Group. I completed my PhD at Tel Aviv University, where I was supervised by Professor Daniel Cohen-Or. I […] Read More >
Prof. Abelson Avigdor is a marine ecologist, dedicated to the promotion of marine conservation and restoration, through research and planning, and working as a consultant for governmental and non-governmental organizations worldwide (pro bono). His major concern is how to halt the rapid degradation of marine ecosystems and their essential services to humans. Likewise, working on […] Read More >
Research in my Laboratory of Bioinspired Materials is focused on mimicking self-assembly processes that occur in nature, including biomineralization and the organization of short peptides and amino acids into ordered nanostructures. We are a material science laboratory with emphasize on organic chemistry and medical-biological applications. The group is developing new organic materials that are used […] Read More >
Prof. Afek Yehuda
My research interests span the range from distributed systems to tightly coupled multiprocessors. In particular, I am interested in the theoretical study of asynchrony and its effects in systems (both shared memory and message passing based), in concurrent programming (concurrent data structures and transactional memory), and in networking (network security, protecting against denial of service […] Read More >
Dr. Afriat Herskovits Anat
Our lab is focused on understanding the interactions between the human bacterial pathogen Listeria monocytogenes and mammalian cells, specifically, macrophage cells. We explore different strategies of L. monocytogenes that allow it to infect and replicate efficiently within mammalian cells, evade recognition by the innate immune system and manipulate host cellular pathways. We combine computational, biochemical and genetic approaches to […] Read More >
My lab is currently researching these topics: A novel bacterial route for the synthesis of glutathione: A multifunctional fused protein (GshF) integrates the two primary catalytic activities. Development of new selective and essential targets for antibiotics, and their use in specific drug discovery programs. The Ribonucleotide reductase system of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptomyces coelicolor. Studies on control of […] Read More >
