20092023

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Ron Orbach is a Senior Lecturer at Bar-Ilan University, Azrieli Faculty of Medicine. He has an extensive background in molecular biology, with a specific focus on the cytoskeleton and ciliary organization. Dr. Orbach completed his postdoctoral training at Yale University, where he worked in both the Department of Cell Biology and the Department of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and holds both M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Biology and Biotechnology from Tel Aviv University.

As the head of the Orbach Lab, Ron Orbach’s research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying cilia, aiming to advance understanding of ciliopathies. He has published extensively in top-tier scientific journals and his research has been recognized with several awards, including fellowships from EMBO and the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP). In addition to his research, Dr. Orbach is actively involved in academic service, holding leadership roles on various committees and organizing outreach programs to promote science education.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Oct 2009Sep 2015

Award Date: 30 Sep 2015

Master's Degree, Tel Aviv University

Oct 2006Sep 2009

Award Date: 30 Sep 2009

Bachelor, Tel Aviv University

Oct 2003Sep 2006

Award Date: 30 Sep 2006

Keywords

  • Q Science (General)
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Cilia
  • Microtubules
  • Ciliopathies
  • Motor proteins
  • Microscopy
  • Posttranslational Modifications
  • Microtubule-inner proteins
  • TIRF
  • Flagella
  • Chlamydomonas
  • Ciliates

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