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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

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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

  1. Mechanisms underline hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury.
  2. Fat as a mediator in liver injury.

 

List of Publications

Publications- last 5 years

Ben-Yacov, L., Ainembabazi, P., Stark, A.H. Is it time to update Body Mass Index (BMI) standards in the elderly or embrace measurements of body composition? Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 2017;71:1029-1032. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.39.

Rachman-Elbaum, S., Stark, A.H.,  Kachal, J., Johnson, T., Porat-Katz, B.S. Online training introduces a novel approach to the Dietetic Care Process Nutr. Diet. 2017;74:365-371.

Curriculum Vitae

Date of Birth: September 14, 1961, New Jersey, USA.

EDUCATION

1990 – 1995

 

Ph.D. Nutritional Biochemistry 
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem– Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition
Thesis topic: The fate and mechanisms of action of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber in the rat digestive tract.

Dr. Roni Shapira

Molecular characterization of genes involved in bacteriocin production in lactic acid bacteria. Developing of rapid detection methods to monitor mycotoxigenic molds in food. Application of bacteriocins in food systems to extend its shelf-life and to control pathogens. Inoculation of rat’s large intestine with butyrate-producing bacteria: effect on colorectal cancer development.

List of Publications

Dissertations

  1. Schwartz B. 1985. Mechanisms involved in gastrin release from rat gastric antral explants in organ culture. M.Sc. Thesis, Ben–Gurion University, supervised by Prof. J. Krawiec and Dr. S.A. Lamprecht.
  2. Schwartz B. 1990. The colonic epithelial cell: A model to elucidate molecular mechanisms involved in differentiation and neoplasia. Ph.D. Thesis. Ben–Gurion University, supervised by Prof. J. Krawiec and Dr. S.A. Lamprecht.

Chapters in Books

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details:

Name: Bertha (Betty) Schwartz
Place and Date of Birth: La Paz, Bolivia

Education:

B.Sc. in Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ben–Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
B.Sc. in Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ben–Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
M.Sc. (with distinction) in Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ben–Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben–Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Patents

Patents (selected list)

  1. A. Nussinovitch and E. Mey–Tal (1994). Glossmeter. U.S. patent #6,018,396 and Israeli patent #109,033.
  2. A. Nussinovitch (1997). Temperature–stable liquid cells. U.S. patent #6,099,876.
  3. A. Nussinovitch (1997). Sponges from hydrocolloids and method for their production. Israeli patent #104,441 and US patent #6,589,328.

List of Publications

Books

  1. A. Nussinovitch (1997). (sole author) Hydrocolloid Applications: Gum Technology in The Food and Other Industries. Blackie Academic & Professional, London, United Kingdom. 354 pp.
  2. A. Nussinovitch (2003). (sole author) Water Soluble Polymer Applications in Foods. Blackwell Science, Oxford, United Kingdom. 226 pp.