Education
1980-1981 - Tel Aviv University - Mathematics and Computer Sciences.
1981-1988 - Tel Aviv University -Medicine - M.D
1989-1995 - Serlin Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv -Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
Title of M.D. Thesis: ”Ovulation Induction Using a Long Acting GnRH-analog and Menotropins in an In Vitro Fertilization Program.”
Names of Supervisors: Prof. Eliyahu Caspi and Dr. Rafi Ron-El., Asaf Harofeh, Zerifin.
Basic Science
Research Thesis: ”Ovarian expression of the p53 tumor suppressor gene in different developmental stages of the ovary”.
Names of Supervisor: Prof.Varda Rotter, Department of Cell Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel. Basic Science Research
Fellowship Research
Projects: “The expression of lysyl oxidase in adhesion formation in a rat
uterine horn model”
“Localization of matrix associated regions in the locus for thre human protamin gene in sperm nuclear halos”
Names of Supervisor: Steve Krawetz, Ph.D., C.S. Mott Research Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
Continuing education
1989-1992 -Tel Aviv University - Postgraduate Courses in Obstetrics and Gynecology -Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
1995-1997 - Division of Reproductive Genetics Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Fellowship in Reproductive Genetics -Diploma.
1995 - Sourasky Medical Center, Genetic Institute - Fellowship in Medical Genetics - Specialist in MedicalGenetics.
Clinical experience
1987-1988 - Asaf Harofeh Hospital, Zerifin -Rotating Intern.
1989-1995 - Serlin Maternity Hospital, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology A -Resident.
1991-1992 -Serlin Maternity Hospital, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Infertility Clinic - Attending Physician.
1992 - Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer,Ultrasonograpy Unit, Department of Obstetrics andGynecology - Rotating Resident.
1993 - Serlin Maternity Hospital, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, IVF/ET Unit -Rotating Resident.
1995 - Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Genetic Institute - Fellow.
1995-1997 - Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Division of Reproductive Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Fellow.
1997- date - Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center,Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Staff Physician.
1997- 1998 - Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center,Prenatal Doagnosis Unit - Acting Director.
1999- date - Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Prenatal Doagnosis Unit - Director.
Academic experience
1991-1995 - Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, School for Soviet Medical Graduates. Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology
1995 - Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Scheinbrun School of Nursing, Course in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Coordinator and Lecturer.
1993-1995 -Serlin Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology A -Instructor.
1994-1995 - Serlin Maternity Hospital, Sourasky Medical Center. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology A - Tutor, New York Program.
1995-1997 - Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology -Clinical Instructor.
1995-2000 - Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology A - Lecturer.
1998-date - Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Assistant Professor.
1999-date - Lis Maternity Hospital,Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology A - Senior Lecturer.
2001-2000 - Sackler Faculty of Medicine Laboratory SciencesCourse in Medical Genetics - Coordinator.
STUDENTS SUPERVISED BY CANDIDATE:
M.D. Students
Eli Geva A comparison of four ovulation induction methods in IVF in patients with three previous failures in cycles four through eight, IVF Unit, Serlin Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv University.
Yifat Ochshorn An analysis of thresults of 1001 ovum donation treatment cycles and the obstetric outcome, Serlin Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv University.
Haim Lavi Doppler velocimetry of the umbilical and uterine arteries as a predictor of outcome in pregnancies characterized by elevated b-human chorionic gonadotropin (b-hCG) Serlin Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv University
Yaron Sapir First trimester elevated free b-hCG as a predictor of pregnancy outcome, Prenatal Diagnosis Unit.
M.Sc. Students
Cecilia Ezops Developiong a single cell analysis for spinal muscular atrophy SMA for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (SMA, and male carrier detection, Genetic Institute, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv.
Union membership
Appointments:
2001 - Israeli Society of Medical Geneticists - Secretary
1988 - Israel Medical Association, Israel.
1991 - Israel Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Israel.
1992 - Israel Fertility Society,Israel.
1993 - European Society for Gynecological and Obstetric Investigation (founding Member), Italy.
1996 - American Society of Human Genetics, USA.
1997 - Society for Gynecologic Investigation (associate, USA.
1997 - Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, USA.
1997 - Israeli Society of Medical Genetics, Israel.
2001 - Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (Affiliate),USA.