Maytal Bivas Benita
About Maytal Bivas Benita
Maytal Bivas Benita serves as the Director of Clinical Research Informatics at Belongtail, where she focuses on developing non-invasive drug and vaccine delivery techniques. She has a strong academic background in pharmacy and extensive research experience in immunization strategies and targeted drug delivery.
Current Role at Belong.Life
Maytal Bivas Benita serves as the Director of Clinical Research Informatics at Belong.Life since 2017. In this role, she focuses on the integration of clinical research with informatics to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes. Her work involves the application of advanced data analytics and informatics strategies to support clinical research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Maytal Bivas Benita studied Pharmacy at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem from 1995 to 2000. She furthered her education at Leiden University, where she completed her Doctor of Philosophy from 2000 to 2005. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and research methodologies.
Previous Experience at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Prior to her current position, Maytal Bivas Benita worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. She served as a Research Fellow from 2006 to 2011, followed by a role as Staff Scientist from 2011 to 2013. During her tenure, she contributed to various research projects focused on drug delivery and immunization strategies.
Research Focus and Contributions
Maytal Bivas Benita specializes in designing non-invasive application techniques for the local administration of drugs and vaccines. Her research aims to develop novel delivery systems that enhance immune responses to mucosally administered vaccines while minimizing side effects and toxicity in targeted cancer treatments. She also works on antibody-conjugates for targeted drug delivery and emphasizes mucosal immunization strategies and T cell immune analysis.
PhD Research at Leiden University
During her time at Leiden University from 2000 to 2005, Maytal Bivas Benita conducted her doctoral research as a PhD student. Her work focused on innovative approaches in drug delivery systems and immunization, laying the groundwork for her future contributions in clinical research and informatics.