Alexei is a cancer biologist with over two decades of experience in targeted cancer therapeutics, RNA-based therapies, and molecular pharmacology. He earned his Ph.D. under the mentorship of Prof. Alexander Levitzki at the Hebrew University. Dr. Shir has held key roles in academic and industry settings, including as Scientific Adviser to TargImmune Therapeutics, where he contributes to the clinical development of cancer-targeted immune modulators. 

Einat earned her Ph.D. in Biology from the Technion, focusing on phage-bacteria coevolution in structured environments. Her research expertise extends from microbial evolution and bacterial motility to advanced imaging. Her professional experience includes leadership roles in pre-clinical R&D, leveraging advanced data analysis to enhance therapeutic modalities.

Tal is a Ph.D. student in the Blacher laboratory at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. She completed her M.Sc. at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, focusing on stress-related psychopathology. Some of her favorite activities include traveling and hiking in nature, sports, and eating chocolate :)

Claire completed her M.Sc. in the Faculty of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol, focusing on characterising a stem cell differentiated neutrophil system in the context of malaria. She is passionate about providing molecular evidence for how the environment around us influences and impacts host inflammation. She likes any activity in the outdoors and the way to her heart is through her stomach!

Neta completed her undergraduate studies in Life Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and currently pursuing a Master's degree. She is particularly intrigued by the interplay between the innate immune system and its functions, and the gut microbiota in aging, and how it shapes human health and disease. She enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with friends.

Atara completed her B.Sc in Molecular Biology from Ariel University, studying epigenetics-mediated effects in mouse models of bipolar disorder. She is very passionate about integrative and holistic approaches to study the human body and interested in periphery-brain crosstalk. She knows (the TV show) ‘Friends’ by heart, and likes to read, hike, and spend time with her nieces.