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Anat Kahan

Principle investigator

I am an assistant professor at the Department of Animal Sciences, The Hebrew University. I aim to understand the neuronal control of the reproductive system to improve fertility. I developed a method to improve accessibility to deep targets in the brain. My research focuses on ovarian function in health and distress, and the neuronal control of it, starting with the circadian rhythm control, to the peripheral nervous system. Before, after and during, I am a wife to Ariel and a mother to Uriya, Netta, Itamar, Noam and Roy

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Sharon Mordechay

Lab Manager

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Lihi Chen

MSc Student (jointly with the Forkosh lab)

Ofir Segal-Shalom

MSc Student (Biotechnology)

I completed my B.Sc. in Marine Biology at Ruppin (Michmoret), and I am currently an M.Sc. student in the Biotechnology track. My work centers on characterizing neuronal subpopulations involved in the circadian regulation of fertility. I bring a strong biochemistry background and practical laboratory experience from the pharmaceutical industry.

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Michal Maman

MSc Student (Biotechnology)

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Shira Zivan

MSc Student (Biotechnology)

I did my bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology at Bar-Ilan University. During my undergraduate studies, I completed my final research project in Prof. Saul Efroni's laboratory, under the guidance of Elihi Levy, focusing on predicting age and biological sex from the T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoire using graph machine learning methods. At the moment, I'm pursuing a master's degree in the Biotechnology track at the Hebrew University, where my research in Dr. Anat Kahan's laboratory focuses on computationally investigating the connection between the brain and the ovary. Genetics, computational biology, and complex biological systems are areas in which I have a keen interest, and I look forward to taking on new challenges. In addition to my academic pursuits, I love dancing, traveling, sports, and spending time with my family and friends.

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Yasminah Tarabih

Undergrad student, Amirim project 

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Noa Toussia Cohen

Undergrad student, Research project 

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Goni Segal

Veterinary Student (Project)

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Ophir Carmel

Veterinary Student (Project)

Einav Rutner 

Veterinary Student (Project)

Arin Freitag

Undergrad student 

Alumni

Ronni Avrahami, MSc student, 2024-2026 

Mika Trabelsi, MSc student. 2023-2026. Biotech industry (2026)

Shahar Amichai, MSc student, 2023-2025. PhD student in Tel Aviv University (2026)

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