Ruth Ashery Padan

Prof. Ruth Ashery Padan is a leading faculty member at the Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University. Her research focuses on gene networks governing mammalian eye development, particularly retinal pigmented epithelium differentiation, and their implications in ocular diseases like retinal degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. She employs advanced methodologies such as mouse genetic tools (Cre/loxP), stem cell technologies, epigenetic analyses, and molecular biology techniques.

• Key Research Areas: Organogenesis, Neurogenetic Regulation, Ophthalmic Genetics
• Methodologies: Animal Studies, Gene Therapy, Stem Cells, Sequencing

Her recent publications highlight critical discoveries in retinal development, including transcriptional modules (LHX2-OTX2) linked to age-related macular degeneration and epigenetic mechanisms in ocular disorders. Her work bridges basic developmental biology with translational applications for blindness prevention.

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Prof. Ashery Padan’s laboratory utilizes cutting-edge approaches to unravel genetic and molecular pathways essential for eye formation, aiming to inform novel therapies for retinal diseases. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to understanding neurodevelopmental processes through experimental models.