Dr. Boris Khalfin currently works as Laboratory Manager at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Our work is focused on sequencing and analysis of microbial genome.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
September 2007 - Present
Work Experience
Laboratory Manager
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2017 - Present
Be’er Sheva Area, Israel
Microbiology, Advanced Genomics and Infection Control Application Laboratory (MAGICAL)
Senior Instructor
Municipal Technology Center of Beer Sheva
October 2016 - April 2018
Be’er Sheva Area, Israel
Senior instructor, Biotechnology trend, Cellular Senescence and Death at Beer-Sheva technology center.
Research Assistant
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2016 - 2017
Be’er Sheva Area, Israel
Cancer-selective targeting of cellular Ca2+ homeostasis by Vitamin D derivatives and plant polyphenol combinations in acute myeloid leukemia.
Post Doc
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2013 - 2016
My research interests are: Cell death pathways: Necrosis, Apoptosis and Autophagy. Proteases and their role in different cell death pathways. Therapeutic approaches to prevent cell death.
Teaching Assistant
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
September 2011 - 2015
I am a Teaching Assistant for the following courses: Biochemistry Endocrinology Microbiology
Ph.D. Student
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
October 2008 - June 2013
My Thesis title is: The role of serine proteases in cell death pathways.
Education
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2006 - 2008
M.Med.Sc
, Biochemsitry
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2002 - 2005
B.Med.Lab.Sc
, Laboratory practice
Presentations/Talks
Medicinal properties of Phlomis viscosa
Volcani Center, Rishon Leziyyon, IsraelDec 2019
7th Symposium: Novel applications of herbal medici
Anti-diabetic activity of medicinal plants from Ju
Herzliya, IsraelNov 2019
9th D-cure Symposium
The dual role of proteases in regulation of autoph
Berlin, GermanyJul 2015
FEBS conference
A poster presentation and a speed talk at FEBS conference, July 4-9, 2015, Berlin, Germany. The work was awarded by the Molecular Oncology Poster of the Day prize.
Protective effect of elastase inhibitors against n
Ghent, BelgiumSep 2010
18th Euroconference on Apoptosis, ECDO.
Certifications
International Staff Training and Teaching: "Intercultural Competences: Importance and Impact".
Issued onMay 2019
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Improving Clinical Outcomes by Optimization of Antibiotic Practices
Issued onOct 2019
Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education
7th Training course on "Concepts and Methods in Programmed Cell Death"
Issued onSep 2010
European Cell Death Organization
Patents
Substituted thiazoles for preventing and/or treating cell or tissue necrosis
Issued | Apr 06 2021 | us | US10968185B2
Inhibitor compounds and agents of Cathepsin C, CELAI, CELA3A and/or structurally related molecules thereto, based on thiazoles with specific modifications. Various applications for these compounds, and combination therapies are described as well.
Other Inventors:
Dr. Ilana Nathan
Prizes and Awards
Molecular Oncology Poster of the Day prize
FEBS Conference
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Jul 2015
The dual role of proteases in regulation of autophagic cell death
A poster presentation and a speed talk at FEBS conference, July 4-9, 2015, Berlin, Germany. The work was awarded by the Molecular Oncology Poster of the Day prize.