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    Prof. Koby Levy

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    The biophysics and evolution of post-translational modifications
    The mechanisms of protein-DNA recognition: understanding the driving forces for fast assembly

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    Prof. Leslie Leiserowitz

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    Crystallography and Chemistry in 2- and 3-dimensions
    Grazing incidence x-ray diffraction
    Malaria

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    Prof. Michal Irani

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    Computer Vision, Video information analysis and applications, Image Processing.

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    Prof. Yehiel Zick

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    Mode of action of galectin-8, a mammalian lectin
    The molecular basis of Insulin Resistance: a Phosphorylation based Uncoupling of Insulin Signalling
    The insulin receptor as a model system for transmembrane signaling: Mode of interaction of the insulin receptor with its downstream effector molecules.
    Mammalian lectins as regulators of cell adhesion, cell growth, and apoptosis.
    Receptor trafficking: Regulation of endocytosis and recycling of the insulin receptor.
    Role of Galectin-8 in bone remodeling

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    Prof. Avi Hofstein

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    Research and evaluation
    Collaboration with:  R. Mamlok
    Formative and summative of curriculum units that are developed by the chemistry group and the science for all students
    Teachers' and students' perceptions and attitudes towards science and technology.
    Non science oriented students' conception of key ideas and concept in chemistry
    The development of modules for non-science oriented students
    Analysis of learning difficulties and misconception in chemistry in the Israeli Bagrut
    Development of argumentation skills in inquiry laboratories
    Misconception regarding bonding and structure of molecules
    Assessment of students' perception of the chemistry classroom and laboratory learning environment
    High school chemistry curriculum development and implementation
    Collaboration with:  Rachel mamlok-Naaman,
    The development and implementation of text books and teachers' guide
    Preparation of resources and units for the teaching of Industrial chemistry in Israel.
    Development of new instructional techniques to teach chemistry in high schools.
    Inquiry type experiments and
    The use of internet for instruction.
    Development of CAI (computer Assisst Instruction)
    Development of introductory (basic) modules for a new syllabus in high school chemistry. (
    Development of modules for non-science oriented students in high schools

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    Prof. Micha Berkooz

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    Theoretical high energy physics
    String theory, Field theory, Gravity
    Particle Phenomenology
    Conformal field theory applications in condensed matter systems
    Quantum information and black holes

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    Prof. Ed Bayer

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    Structural and functional aspects of the multi-enzyme cellulosome complex from cellulose-degrading bacteria.
    The cohesin-dockerin couple - Protein-protein interactions that mediate recognition and specificity in cellulosome assembly.
    Cellulose-binding domains as models for protein-sugar interactions.
    Bioinformatics of cellulases and cellulosome components
    Comparative genomics of cellulosome components.
    Structure determination of cellulosome components.
    Enzymology of cellulosomes for conversion of biomass to biofuels
    Designer cellulosomes - Selective engineering of chimaeric cellulosome constructs for nanotechnology.
    Avidin-biotin system - Mutated avidins and streptavidins

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    Prof. Zvulun Elazar

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    Molecular mechanisms of autophagy
    Mechanism of autophagosomes biogenesis
    Autophagy and neurodegeneration
    Regulation of autophagy in yeast and mammals
    Mechanism of intracellular protein trafficking
    Regulation of intra-Golgi protein transport

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    Prof. Hadassa Degani

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    Perfusion and angiogensis in lung cancer: The role of the bronchial and pulmonary vascular network using Fluorescence and magnetic resonance imaging methods
    Molecular magnetic resonance imaging of the estrogen receptor
    Collaboration with:  Professors David Milstein and Joel Sussman, Weizmann Institute
    Synthesis of new, high affinity ligands of the estrogen receptor as probes for molecular imaging
    Structuaral studies (x-ray crystalography and NMR) of the estrogen receptor - targeted ligands complex
    Functional activities and molecular imaging of the new targeted ligands in estrogen receptor positive huaman breast cancer cells
    Mechanisms of lymphatic metastasis in breast cancer; In vivo fluorescence and magnetic resonanc imaging
    Advanced non invasive MRI methods for breast cancer detection and diagnosis ; clinical investigations
    Collaboration with:  Dr. Myra Shapiro, Meir medical Center
    3D Tracking of the mammary tree using diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging
    Advanced methods for analysis of dynamic contrast enhanced MRI based on a combined model free and model based method.
    Hyperpolarized magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging of cancer metabolism; searching for novel metabolic markers of cancer
    Collaboration with:  Professor Lucio Frydman, Weizmann Institute
    Renal function through sodium grandients; Non-invasive, high resolution sodium MRI.
    Collaboration with:  Dr. Edna Haran, Weizmann Institute
    Estrogen regulation of angiogenesis and perfusion of breast cancer; from molecular mechanisms to functional MRI of the microvascular physiology

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