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Prof. Steffen Jung
Monocyte and Brain Macrophage Functions in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE), a model for multiple sclerosis (MS)Collaboration with: Marco Prinz, University of Freiburg, Germany Pablo Blinder, TAU, IsraelMicroglia contributions to relapsing remitting EAEContributions of perivascular macrophages to EAE.Modules ensuring microglia quiescence and restoration of the microglia ground state following activation, with a particular focus on the IL-10 axisContributions of IL-23 producing monocytes in the generation of pathogenic T cells in EAEComparative analysis of HSC-derived engrafted brain macrophages and host microglia in health and diseaseThe role CX3C chemokine axis in intercellular communication.Contributions of Dendritic cell, Macrophages and Monocytes Contributions to Gut Health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).Studying Molecular Cues guiding Mononuclear Phagocyte DifferentiationDefinition of monocyte development in physiology and pathophysiology (IBD, obesity)Study of differentiation of monocytes into tissue macrophages in small and large intestine and bloodStudying Interactions of Macrophages with Sympathetic Nerve SystemCollaboration with: Avraham Yaron, Weizmann Institute
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Prof. Ernesto Joselevich
Nanotubes and Nanowires: From Self-Organization to Functional NanosystemsNanometer-scale materials can have unique properties due to their reduced dimensions, and serve as building blocks for the assembly of miniature functional systems. In macroscopic functional systems, wires, tubes and rods play critical roles of transporting energy, forces, matter and information. Which materials could play analogous roles at the smallest possible scale? How does the reduced dimensionality determine the properties of molecular wires? How can they be organized and integrated into functional systems?Our research focuses on the organization of one-dimensional nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes, inorganic nanotubes and nanowires, their integration into functional nanosystems (mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, optoelectronic, electromagnetic, thermal, etc.) and their characterization by mechanical, electrical and optical measurements at the nanometer scale.ProjectsGuided growth of horizontal nanowiresEpitaxial approaches to carbon nanotube organizationNon-equilibrium self-organization of complex nanostructuresNanotube torsion and NEMSSurface-directed self-assemblyPolymers as molecular wiresTheory of molecular wires
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Prof. Shahal Ilani
Imaging Magic angle graphene and other moiré materialsCollaboration with: Prof. Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, MITElectron hysdodynamicsCollaboration with: Prof. Andre Geim, ManchesterQuantum nano-electron-mechanicsImaging experiments of Electron OpticsCollaboration with: Prof. Andre Geim, ManchesterScanning TwistronicsLocal measurements of exotic quasiparticles
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Prof. Amnon Horovitz
Linear free energy relationships (LFER) analysis of allosteric transitions in proteins.Analysis of correlated mutations in proteinsCollaboration with: Ron Unger (Bar Ilan University)Allostery in the structure and function of GroEL and CCT chaperonins.Collaboration with: Keith Willison (Imperial College, London); Michal Sharon;Chaperonin-mediated protein folding.Collaboration with: Gilad Haran
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Prof. Avi Hofstein
Research and evaluationCollaboration with: R. MamlokFormative and summative of curriculum units that are developed by the chemistry group and the science for all studentsTeachers' and students' perceptions and attitudes towards science and technology.Non science oriented students' conception of key ideas and concept in chemistryThe development of modules for non-science oriented studentsAnalysis of learning difficulties and misconception in chemistry in the Israeli BagrutDevelopment of argumentation skills in inquiry laboratoriesMisconception regarding bonding and structure of moleculesAssessment of students' perception of the chemistry classroom and laboratory learning environmentHigh school chemistry curriculum development and implementationCollaboration with: Rachel mamlok-Naaman,The development and implementation of text books and teachers' guidePreparation 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 andThe 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. Gary Hodes
Semiconductor-sensitized nanoporous solar cells and semiconductor film depositionCollaboration with: D. Cahen (WIS)Electrochemical and chemical bath deposition of semiconductor films.Nanocrystalline solar cells; semiconductor-sensitized nanoporous cellsCharge transfer in nanocrystalline films
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