Meet The Team
Principal Investigator
Dr. Uria Alcolombri
I'm captivated by the enigmatic ways in which marine microbes, the tiniest of life forms, architect and influence their micro-environments through growth and interactions.
Research Associate
Dr. Avital Swisa
Studying the ecology and physiology of marine diatoms, using a systems biology approach to uncover their unique biology.
Post-Doc
Dr. Osher P. Fiyaksel
Exploring marine phage interactions with microbial hosts and their impact on carbon cycling and the biological pump in marine ecosystems.
Post-Doc
Dr. Yoel Grinshpon
Investigating microbial navigation in soil. I'm using computational models to understand microbial foraging in complex porous media.
PhD Student
Lina Ratinskaia
Investigating the deep-sea microbiome. I employ bioinformatics tools to study microbial degradation of organic material above the sediments.
MSc Student
Elana Kravitz
My research centers on the systems biology of diatoms, exploring their genetics and the physiological adaptations that make them one of the most successful phytoplankton in the ocean.
MSc Student
Liron Barom
My research focuses on the degradation of particulate organic carbon, a key part of the biological pump—the ocean’s digestive system.
Undergraduate Student
Ayelet Man
My research centers on the biology and ecology of diatoms. I am employing molecular techniques to investigate gene transfer within diatom populations.
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Former lab members
Uri Daniely - Undergraduate lab assistant (2026)
Yael Kirshenbaum - MSc (2026)
We're excited to invite students and staff from all backgrounds and levels who share our enthusiasm. If you'd like to be part of our lab, please send us your CV and a short cover letter.