Yael Litvak

Dr. Yael Litvak is a Professor and Principal Investigator at the Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her research focuses on the dynamic interactions between enteric pathogens, bacteriophages, the gut microbiota, and the host. She explores molecular mechanisms controlling intestinal homeostasis and disease progression, particularly inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

Research Interests: Her work triangulates bacterial genetics, host physiology, and microbiota analysis to understand pathogen survival, immune modulation, and microbiota dysbiosis. Key areas include phage-host interactions, colonization resistance mechanisms, and gut microbiota resilience.

Articles Overview: Recent work highlights phage ecology, microbiota-driven metabolic pathways, and antibiotic resistance strategies. Themes emphasize microbial community dynamics and host-microbe crosstalk in health and disease.

• Scientific Awards: Not explicitly listed, but affiliated with Hebrew University's research honors program.

Lab & Team: Leads a multidisciplinary lab with PhD and MSc students, postdoctoral fellows, and interns. Active collaborations include Yale University and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (Argentina).

Lab Focus: Developing therapeutic approaches targeting gut microbiota and pathogen interactions to combat infections and inflammatory diseases.