I am a PhD student in Prof. Elkouby’s lab, where my research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that coordinate meiosis and oocyte polarity, with particular emphasis on how a special chromosome architecture, the chromosomal bouquet, impacts a microtubule-based machinery to shape oocyte polarization and developmental outcomes. Using zebrafish as a model, I investigate how this machinery, that spans the entire oocyte, mediates linking of nuclear events to cytoplasmic organization.
I have been drawn to developmental biology from a young age and fell in love with cellular biology during my PhD. I find centrosomes, microtubules, and nuclear pore complexes exceptionally fascinating and wish to continue studying them in the future. I am also very fond of all marine and unique model organisms.
When I’m not in the lab, I spend my time with my wonderfully curious 4-year-old son, exploring Jerusalem, our hometown. I’m also a proud mama to an elderly, quirky dog.