Stem Cell Research Laboratory

The Stem Cell Research Laboratory in Shaare Zedek, headed by Prof. R. Eiges, was found in 2008 as part of the Medical Genetics Institute. The laboratory is mainly engaged with basic research studies related to genetic disorders, using mutant human embryonic stem cells as a model system. Specifically, we are focusing on the research of genetic conditions that are associated with unstable repeat expansions (microsatellites) in the DNA like fragile X syndrome, myotonic dystrophy type 1, a heritable form of ALS, as well as Dyskeratosis Congenital. In addition, it is charged with establishing and providing diseased human embryonic stem cell (HESC) lines as a universally available resource.

Principal Investigator

Eiges Rachel, Ph.D

Lab Manager

Silvina Epsztejn-Litman Ph.D

Current students

Uria Aviel (PhD)
Shahar Rich (MSc)

Former students

Graduates
Noa Gil (M.Sc.)
Michal Avitzour (PhD)
Yaara Cohen (MSc)
Shira Yanovsky-Dagan (PhD)
Hagar Mor-Shaked (PhD)
Chava Stamper (MSc)
Tayma Handal (MSc)
Manar Abu Diab (PhD)
Sarah Juster (MSc)

Undergraduates
Ayalet Levine
Yarden Mendelson
Shira Aharoni
Eliora Cohen
Roni Zaken
Shira Laderman
Mohamad Qaisi
Esther Banya
Shir Michael
Roni Zaken-Galily