Prof. Assaf Rudich

Ben-Gurion University (BGU) – Research Group Department of Clinical Biochemistry

Contact Information Department of Clinical Biochemistry Ben-Gurion University of the Negev P.O.B 653 Beer-Sheva 84105 ISRAEL Tel : 972-8-6479934 rudich@bgu.ac.il   Education M.D. 1987-1994, Ben-Gurion University, the Faculty of Health Sciences. M.D. thesis: Advisors: Prof. Rachel Levy, Prof. Yair Liel. Title: “A cellular model for studying macrophage function in Gaucher’s disease”. Medical Internship 1994-1995, Soroka Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel. Ph.D. 1995-1999, Ben-Gurion University, Department of Clinical Biochemistry. Advisors: Prof. Nava Bashan, Prof. Moshe Philip. Title: "Reactive oxygen species as modulators of glucose metabolism and insulin signaling: relevance to peripheral insulin resistance".   Research Interests Pathogenesis of insulin resistance. The role of oxidative stress and antioxidative agents in the development and prevention of Diabetes. Pathogenesis and treatment of obesity. Medical education - developing innovative methods for integrative teaching of basic sciences and clinical studies.   Publications