Gitit Lavy Shahaf
About Gitit Lavy Shahaf
Gitit Lavy Shahaf is the Head of the Biostatistics Department at Novocure Inc., with over two decades of experience in both academic and industry settings.
Title at Novocure Inc.
Gitit Lavy Shahaf holds the position of Head Of The Biostatistics Department at Novocure Inc. She has been leading the department since May 2016. In this role, she oversees biostatistical analyses and ensures the integrity and accuracy of statistical data in various clinical trials and research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Israel Center for Disease Control
Gitit worked as a researcher and statistician at the Israel Center for Disease Control, Ministry of Health, from 2014 to 2016. During this time, she was involved in various research activities aimed at monitoring and controlling public health issues through statistical analysis.
Role at BrainsGate
In 2009 and 2010, Gitit held the role of Clinical Data Manager at BrainsGate. Her responsibilities included managing and analyzing clinical data to support the development of neurostimulation treatments. This position allowed her to apply her expertise in clinical data management in a focused, innovative environment.
Academic Contributions and Roles
Gitit spent eight years (2001-2009) at Bar-Ilan University, where she engaged in lab research and provided statistical consulting services. She also held a research position from 2007 to 2015. Her academic career involved working on various research projects and mentoring students in the effective application of statistical methods.
Educational Background
Gitit Lavy Shahaf completed her Doctorate in Philosophy at Bar-Ilan University. Her academic journey at the university began in 1998 and concluded in 2007, spanning nine years. Her education provided a strong foundation in statistical methodologies, which she applied throughout her career in both academic and industry settings.