About
Professor Ruth Ashery-Padan is a distinguished faculty member at Tel Aviv University, serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry. She is also a member of the Sagol School of Neuroscience and holds leadership positions as head of the Zucker-Sussman Chair for Glaucoma Research and at the Yoran Institute for Human Genome Research.
Her educational background includes:
- MSc and PhD from Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Postdoctoral training at Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, Germany
Professor Ashery-Padan's research focuses on cellular development processes, with particular emphasis on stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Her work has significant implications for understanding and potentially treating eye diseases, particularly glaucoma, through innovative approaches in human genome research. She leads cutting-edge research in developmental biology and cellular mechanisms that govern tissue formation and maintenance.
Throughout her distinguished career, Professor Ashery-Padan has received numerous prestigious awards:
- Alon Fellowship
- Dan David Prize for young investigators
- Teva Prize for a research grant
- E. Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind
As department head and research chair holder, Professor Ashery-Padan oversees significant research initiatives and mentoring of junior researchers. Her leadership extends across multiple research domains, bridging basic science with clinical applications in ophthalmology and regenerative medicine.
Professor Ashery-Padan leads research teams at the intersection of molecular genetics, biochemistry, and neuroscience, with particular focus on cellular development mechanisms relevant to eye diseases. Her laboratory is part of Tel Aviv University's comprehensive research ecosystem dedicated to advancing regenerative medicine and understanding the genetic basis of human diseases.
