Our Team
Meet the dedicated team members at the Academic Research Laboratory at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Shamgar Ben-Eliyahu. Our team is committed to studying the role of physiological stress, inflammation, and neuro-immune mechanisms in cancer progression, with a special focus on the perioperative period surrounding tumor-removal surgery.
Iris Grossman
Lab Manager
Iris Grossman is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the lab, coordinating research activities, and ensuring smooth functioning of the laboratory.

Benjamin Cohen
Senior Researcher
Benjamin Cohen is involved in designing and conducting preclinical research and multi-center academic clinical trials in collaboration with major medical centers in Israel, aiming to reduce cancer recurrence and metastatic progression.

Nasreen Taaha
Researcher
Nasreen Taaha is dedicated to investigating the impact of neuro-immune mechanisms on cancer progression and developing non-commercial interventions to reduce metastatic spread.

Lior Halevi
Research Associate
Lior Halevi is involved in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to contribute to a better understanding of the link between physiological stress and cancer progression.

Michal Ohana
Research Assistant
As a research assistant, Michal Ohana supports ongoing studies, conducts literature reviews, and assists in data management and analysis.

Itamar Kinan
Research Assistant
Itamar Kinan contributes to the laboratory's research by assisting with experimental procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with research protocols.

Gallery
Explore our lab facilities and our team in action. Our gallery provides a glimpse into our research environment and the collaborative spirit of our team.




