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Head of Institute: Prof. Ido Braslavsky
Administrative manager: Rakefet Kalev
Office Address:
Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition,
Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment,
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
Herzl 229, Rehovot 7610001, ISRAEL
Tel: +972 - (0)8-9489385
Fax: +972 - (0)8-9363208
Email Address: rakefetk@savion.huji.ac.il
Prof. Oren Tirosh
Description of current research activities
Elucidation of cellular and molecular action of dietary antioxidants. Mitochondrial bioenergetics as a main organelle that regulates ROS (free radicals) production and role of antioxidants and oxidants in obesity and in liver diseases that involve ROS production.
Research projects
- Mechanisms underline hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury.
- Fat as a mediator in liver injury.