Dr. Ayala Shiber Selected to Join European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Young Investigator Program

Assistant Professor Ayala Shiber of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology has been selected for the EMBO Young Investigator Network, which aims to empower promising early-career scientists in the field of molecular biology.

Asst. Prof. Shiber earned her Ph.D. at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and completed her postdoctoral research at Heidelberg University and the German Cancer Research Center, DKFZ. Her research focuses on protein synthesis and folding processes in health and disease, the emerging roles of ribosomes, RNA – proteins interplay, and related mechanisms. These aspects are crucial for understanding neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, conditions caused by disruptions in protein synthesis and folding, and for developing new therapeutic approaches to treat them.

Admission to the EMBO Young Investigator Network is based on a rigorous selection process that evaluates various criteria, including scientific excellence, potential impact, and the ability to lead an independent research group. “For me,” said Prof. Shiber, “joining EMBO is an important international recognition that inspires me to continue leading significant research in molecular biology for the advancement of science and human health.”

Prof. Noam Adir, Executive Vice President for Research, said: “We congratulate Dr. Shiber on her acceptance into a highly influential international organization, and we believe that this achievement will encourage other researchers in the faculty and throughout the Technion to strive for global excellence and international impact. Asst. Prof. Shiber’s acceptance into this prestigious program attests to the Technion’s success in recruiting outstanding researchers who attain notable international achievements already in their first years as independent investigators.”

EMBO is an international organization comprising scientists from 30 countries, including more than 90 Nobel laureates. It supports talented researchers at all career stages, promotes the exchange of scientific knowledge, and helps foster a rich research environment that enables scientists to reach their full potential. The EMBO Young Investigator Network provides its members with financial support, professional connections, mentoring by senior scientists, leadership training, and access to the research infrastructure of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany.

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