Research Labs
Biomedical Optics Laboratory
The Biomedical Optics Laboratory develops novel biomedical and nano-photonic technology and applies it in the fields of biology and medicine. For more information, please contact Prof. Alberto Bilenca at bilenca@bgu.ac.il.
GKLab: Biomaterials & 3D Printing Laboratory
A laboratory for the development and research of advanced materials for diverse medical applications in various 3D printing technologies. The research in the laboratory focuses on 2 main areas: prints from composite materials intended, among other things, for the production of implants and biocompatible aids customized for the patient and biological prints in which we develop hydrogels based on samples from the patient's body for maximum compatibility in transplants. For more information, please contact Dr. Galit Katarivas Levy at levyga@bgu.ac.il.
Biomedical Robotics Laboratory
In the Biomedical Robotics Lab we apply neuroscience theories about the human sensorimotor coordination, adaptation, and learning in the development of human-operated medical and surgical robotic systems. We also use medical robots as a platform to understand the human sensorimotor system in real-life tasks like surgery. We hope that this research will improve the quality of treatment for patients, will facilitate better training of surgeons, advance the technology of teleoperation and haptics, and advance our understanding of the brain. For more information, please contact Prof. Ilana Nisky at nisky@bgu.ac.il.
Biomedical Signal Processing Laboratory
In the Biomedical Signal Processing Laboratory we advance technology through physiological signals in order to maximize clinical and physiological information. New signal processing methods that offer effective solutions for diagnosing various medical problems are being developed. The research focuses on sleep, respiratory and heart disorders. For more information, please contact Prof. Yaniv Zigel at yaniv@bgu.ac.il.
Motor Learning Laboratory
In the Motor Learning Lab, we investigate: (i) Physiological characteristics of individual neurons in cerebellar cortex, (ii) Neural correlates of motor learning at the level of the single cell, (iii) Anatomical identification of sub-regions of cerebellar cortex involved in different aspects of motor learning using voxel based morphometric analysis of three dimensional anatomical scans, (iv) Models of the cerebellum and cerebellar function, and (v) Sensorimotor transformations in the archer fish. For more information, please contact Prof. Opher Donchin at donchin@bgu.ac.il.
Nanobioelectronics Laboratory
The Nanobioelectronics Laboratory (NBEL) specializes in interfacing biology with microelectronics. In particular, we are interested in integrating functional biomaterials with micro- and nano- systems for sensing and actuation technologies. Current projects include: real-time and mobile analysis of chemical and biological markers for personalized health monitoring, biosensing systems development and integration to provide holistic solutions for real-world use, and system-level solutions for in-vivo and in-vitro clinical applications in the world of the Internet of Things. For more information, please contact Prof. Hadar Ben-Yoav at benyoav@bgu.ac.il.
Spatial Cognition and Rehabilitation Laboratory
Our lab focuses on human interaction with our surroundings - how do we know where we are, remember where are stuff is, plan routes and navigate them? Beyond interaction with the physical world and the neural systems supporting it, we also focus on other types of spaces, such as social and emotional, and especially with virtual and augmented spaces. To understand how humans can perform these tasks, and to assist people with challanges in them (e.g. DTD, Alzheimers, Stroke etc.) we research on several levels - behaviorally, using extended reality tools (AR, VR), computationally, using machine learning and computational neuroscience tools, and neurally, using neuroimaging tools (fMRI, ECoG, EEG). For more information, please contact Dr. Shachar Maidenbaum at shachar.maidenbaum@gmail.com.
The Theoretical-Computational Biophysics Laboratory
The Theoretical-Computational Biophysics Laboratory utilizes analytical and computational tools, alongside statistical-mechanical models, to investigate the physical principles governing the behavior of complex biological and biomedical systems. The lab’s research areas include studying the biophysical properties of membrane-DNA complexes used for gene therapy, and exploring the properties of membranes coupled to surfaces (such as the non-equilibrium dynamics of myosin motor proteins on actin filaments). For more information, please contact Prof. Oded Farago at ofarago@bgu.ac.il.
