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Shirley Paula Berman Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

  • Institute of Plant Sciences
  • Vegetable Field Crop Research
paulab@volcani.agri.gov.il

Biography

Our research focuses on high-value natural products biosynthesis and biotechnology with a focus on medicinal plants. We integrate biochemistry, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and metabolic engineering to develop sustainable production platforms that address global challenges in health, agriculture, and nutrition.

Education

  • 2003-2008
    BSc. Biotechnology Engineering, Ben Gurion University of the Negev
  • 2008-2009
    MSc. Environmental Engineering, Ben Gurion University of the Negev
  • 2009-2015
    PhD. Environmental Engineering, Ben Gurion University of the Negev
  • 2016-2020
    Postdoc. Faculty of Biology, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • 2020-2023
    Postdoc. Plant Science Department, Weizmann Institute of Science
  • 2023-2025
    Research associate. Plant Science Department, Weizmann Institute of Science
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