yoavsharoni

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Job title: 

University Professor of Biochemistry

Eurocaroten role: 

WG Participant

First name: 

Yoav

Last name: 

Sharoni

Short research description: 

Dr. Yoav Sharoni's research interest is in the regulation of mammary and prostate cancer cell proliferation by hormones, growth factors and phyto-nutrients. The main emphasis during the last decade has been on the role of carotenoids and other dietary derived compounds in cancer prevention and the mechanisms for such effects. In this respect the focus has been on the regulation of basic cellular pathways such as cell cycle machinery, transcription, differentiation and transduction of hormonal signals. In addition to cancer cells Dr. Sharoni is studying the effect of carotenoids and other phyto-nutrients on bone derived cells and the modulation of hormonal activities in these cells.

Personal webpage: 

http://in.bgu.ac.il/fohs/Pages/faculty_staff.aspx?active=euuuijtu#Top

Techniques routinely used: 

Tissue culture, PK of carotenoids, reporter gene transfection, PCR. Protein gels

Instrumentation/Facilities: 

R- PCR, Elisa reader tissue culture facility

Country: 

Israel

City: 

Beer-Sheva

Institution: 

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Department: 

Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology

Institution website: 

http://in.bgu.ac.il/Pages/default.aspx

Address: 

1 Ben-Gurion blvd., Beer-Sheva, 84105,
Israel

Zip Code: 

8410500

Phone: 

972-86403421

Matrix: 

Foods

Gender: 

Male

WG option 1: 

WG3

WG option 2: 

WG4

Scientific approach: 

Fundamental

Areas: 

Biochemistry

Biology

Health

Nutrition

Other keywords: 

Analysis

Bioavailability

Biological Actions

Functional Foods

STMS hosting: 

Any

Meetings hosting: 

Yes