Svetlana Farberov
Rehovot
Summary
Highly skilled, organized and goal-driven scientist with over 10 years of successful research experience in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and RNA-biology. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
Weizmann Institute Of Science
2018.09 - 2023.09
- Specialized in study of long non-coding RNAs, with focus on their functions and modes of action in cellular processes
- Designed and performed experiments using various molecular wet laboratory techniques, including NGS, gRNA library preparation, molecular cloning, plasmid and siRNA transfection, RNA/DNA extraction.
- Supervised three graduate students
- Presented research results in international conferences
- Published two articles
Graduate Student Researcher
The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
2012.06 - 2018.03
- Investigated antiangiogenic proteins in corpus luteum regression in cattle, contributing to understanding reproductive biology.
- Worked with mammalian cell culture (primary and cell lines), performed various cell analysis including migration, apoptosis and viability assays
- Prepared summaries of research data for use in high-level meetings and presentations
- Published eight articles, four of them as first author
Teaching Assistant
Faculty Of Agriculture, The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
2010.10 - 2018.07
- Assisted in preparation and execution of laboratory section of several courses: Cell and Tissue culture; Histology; Introduction to Zoology
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
Ph.D. - Animal Sciences
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Rehovot, Israel2018
Master of Science - Biotechnology
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel2012
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Ariel University Center of Samaria
Ariel, Israel2010
Skills
- Molecular cloning
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Plasmid modification, Transformation, Transfection
- CRISPR gene editing
- Cell culture
- Cell viability, migration and proliferation assays
- RNA/DNA isolation
- PCR techniques, primer design
- RNA immunoprecipitation
- FACS sorting and analysis
- Western blotting
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Immunohistochemistry
- Molecular biology software (SerialCloner, SnapGene)
- Imaging software (GelPro, Imagelab, ImageJ)
- Office software
- Student Mentoring
- Presentations and Public Speaking
Select Publications
Farberov, S., et al. "Structural features within the NORAD long noncoding RNA." Nature Structural & Molecular Biology (Under Review).
Farberov S, Basavaraja R, Meidan R. Thrombospondin-1 at the crossroads of corpus luteum fate decisions. Reproduction. 2019 Mar;157(3):R73-R83.
Farberov S, Meidan R. Fibroblast growth factor-2 and transforming growth factor-beta1 oppositely regulate miR-221 that targets thrombospondin-1 in bovine luteal endothelial cells. Biology of Reproduction. 2018 Mar 1;98(3):366-375.
Farberov S, Meidan R.Thrombospondin-1 Affects Bovine Luteal Function via Transforming Growth Factor-Beta1-Dependent and Independent Actions. Biology of Reproduction. 2016 Jan;94(1):25.
Farberov S, Meidan R. Functions and Transcriptional regulation of Thrombospondins and their interrelationship with Fibroblast growth factor-2 in luteal cells. Biology of Reproduction. 2014 Sep;91(3):58.
Awards and honors
- Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, Clore Postdoc Fellow, Dean of Faculty Fellowship, Weizmann Institute of Science
- Best Poster Award, Society for Reproduction and Fertility Annual Conference
- Excellent Publication Award, Department of Animal Sciences, The Hebrew University
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
Weizmann Institute Of Science
2018.09 - 2023.09
Graduate Student Researcher
The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
2012.06 - 2018.03
Teaching Assistant
Faculty Of Agriculture, The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
2010.10 - 2018.07
Ph.D. - Animal Sciences
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Master of Science - Biotechnology
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Ariel University Center of Samaria
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