KAHAN LAB

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

Sharon Mordechay
Lab Manager

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.

Michal Maman
MSc Student (Biotechnology)

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.

Yasminah Tarabih
Undergrad student, Amirim project

Noa Toussia Cohen
Undergrad student, Research project

Goni Segal
Veterinary Student (Project)

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)