Microscopy and FACS (fluorescence-activated cell sorting) expert

Project Manager and senior scientist in cardiovascular biology with 20 years experience in biology research and managing teams comprised of scientists and research technicians working to advance basic and applied science knowledge. Accomplished in generating and applying new protocols and technologies. Versed in organizing, writing and editing detailed reports and research papers. Strategic thinker, trusted mentor, and team player who consistently delivers quality results in all aspects of the job. Worked for 5 years as a lab manager and researcher in biotec company ("epigenesis Ltd.") and understands the needs of the academy and industries. During the last 11 years, working as research project manager and lab manager in the Cardiovascular Research Center, I obtained a broad experience in research management of different aspect of cardiovascular research for unmet medical needs.
Major techniques: specialized in animal models including knockout and transgenic mice, rats, rabbits and pigs. Skilled in surgeries such as hepatectomy, ovariectomy, blood vessels cannulation, intubation, ligation of LAD (myocardial infarction) and more. Vast experience in cell biology including cell culture (primary and cell lines), protein expression measurements (Western Blot, immunohystochemistry, ELISA, flow cytometry), gene expression (RNA extraction, C-DNA extraction. Real time PCR and more). Variety of metabolite and hormone measurements, extracellular recording from islets of langerhans. In-vivo and in-vitro physiological and biochemical analysis of tissue function.