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Rahaf Ezzy
PhD Candidate · Bioinformatics · Drug Design

Computational researcher in biotechnology & bioinformatics

PhD candidate at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University. My research focuses on developing a web-based platform for repurposing and optimizing existing cancer drugs using computational approaches.

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Affiliation Bar-Ilan University, Safed
Supervisor Dr. Avraham Samson
Research Area Computational drug optimization & web-based platforms

About Me

Biotechnology and Bioinformatics researcher with a strong academic background and practical experience in drug development. Completed an accelerated B.Sc. and M.Sc. track in Biotechnology (Pre-Med specialization), including honors programs and award-winning research. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (Bioinformatics).

Research Focus

Development of computational workflows and web-based tools for modifying, repurposing, and optimizing approved cancer drugs, with an emphasis on reproducibility, accessibility, and translational potential.

Education

PhD Candidate in Medical Sciences
Feb 2025 – Present
Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University (Safed)
Supervisor: Dr. Avraham Samson
M.Sc. in Biotechnology
Mar 2020 – Nov 2021
Tel-Hai College, Kiryat Shmona
Thesis: Epigenetic regulation of miR-10b linking obesity and breast cancer
MIGAL Research Institute
B.Sc. in Biotechnology (Pre-Med Track)
Sep 2017 – Jul 2020
Tel-Hai College, Kiryat Shmona
Sion Program – accelerated B.Sc. + research-based M.Sc. track

Contact

Academic Email:
rahaf.ezzy@biu.ac.il

Personal Email:
rahafsalalha45@gmail.com