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Prof. Abraham Shanzer
Supramolecular chemistryBiomimetic ion binders, diagnostic tools in imaging technologies (fluorescent probes) and potential therapeutic agents. Synthesis, using classical and combinatorial chemistry methods and evaluation.Synthesis and properties of molecular based devices; molecular sensors, switches and logical gates for application in nanotechnology.Surface bound functional assemblies.
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Prof. Zippora Shakked
Crystal structure and solution studies of DNA oligomers.Collaboration with: Donald Crothers (Yale University)DNA regulatory elementsDNA bending by adenine-thymine tractsStructural and biochemical studies of proteins involved in transcriptional regulation.The tumor-suppressor protein p53 and its interaction with DNA and the basal transcription machineryThe leukemia-related RUNX1(AML1) transcription regulator
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Prof. Yechiel Shai
Membrane-protein interaction and molecular recognition within the membrane milieu. Implication to the function and structure of membrane proteins.Assembly and organization of pore forming toxins and ion channels in membranes: Studies with isolated fragments and intact proteins.Molecular mechanism of membrane fusion and its inhibition: Studies with HIV and Sendai Virus.Molecular basis for cell selectivity by cytolytic antimicrobial peptides.
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Prof. Idit Shachar
Analyze the pathway regulateing the survival cascades in Chronic lymphocytic leukemiaCollaboration with: Dr Michal Haran, Kaplan Medical centerFollow the mechanisms controlling homing of immune cells in health and disease.Determine the mechanisms regulating peripheral B cell maturation and survival in health and disease.
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Prof. Philipp Selenko
Neuronal alpha-synuclein aggregation in Parkinson's diseaseCollaboration with: Daniella Goldfarb, Hagen Hofmann, Ori Avinoam, Atan Gross, Ami NavonStructural Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, BiophysicsNMR, EPR, smFRET, cryoEM, CLEM, optical microscopy, correlative imaging methods, advanced mammalian cell models.Cellular regulation of CPEB4 liquid-liquid phase separationCollaboration with: Daniella Goldfarb, Hagen Hofmann, Koby LeviStructural Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, BiophysicsNMR, EPR, smFRET, cryoEM, CLEM, optical microscopy, correlative imaging methods, advanced mammalian cell models.
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