Vera Efimov
About Vera Efimov
Vera Efimov is a researcher at Novocure in Haifa, Israel, with a background in molecular immunology and biotechnology from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Company
Vera Efimov is currently working at Novocure as a Researcher in Haifa, Israel. Novocure is known for developing innovative treatments for cancer through its Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy. Vera's role involves conducting advanced research and contributing to the company's mission to improve the lives of cancer patients.
Title
Vera Efimov holds the title of Researcher at Novocure in Haifa, Israel. In her current role, she focuses on advanced research in cancer treatment and contributes her expertise in molecular biology, genomics, and immunology.
Education and Expertise
Vera Efimov completed her education at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, earning a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Food Engineering from 2010 to 2016, after completing a B.Sc. in Biotechnology and Food Engineering from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background is rooted in microbiology, genomics, and biotechnology, equipping her with the necessary skills for her research in cancer immunology and genomics.
Background
Prior to her current role, Vera worked as a Scientist in the Molecular Immunology lab at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2020. She also served as a Lab Manager at the Technion Center for Structural Biology from 2016 to 2017 in Haifa. Throughout these roles, she gained extensive experience in molecular biology, immunology, and structural biology.
Achievements
Vera Efimov has published multiple research papers in peer-reviewed journals focusing on cancer immunology and genomics. She has presented her findings at international conferences such as the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting. Vera developed a novel method for analyzing genomic data, which has been adopted by several research labs. Additionally, she received a grant from the Israel Science Foundation for her research in cancer immunology and has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on projects in microbiology and bioinformatics. At Novocure, she mentors graduate students and junior researchers, and actively participates in community outreach programs to promote science education among young students.