Sharon Reikhav

Accomplished scientist with a PhD in Biology/Genetics and 13+ years of experience in biotech, specializing in genomics, molecular biology, and data science. Proven track record in managing diverse scientific teams, developing innovative genomic solutions, and bridging complex scientific concepts with business strategies. Expertise in large-scale genetic analysis, bioinformatics platforms, and translating computational insights into practical applications.

• A yeast hybrid provides insight into the evolution of gene expression regulation, Tirosh, I., Reikhav, S., Levy, A.A., & Barkai, N., Science, 324, 5927, 659-662, 2009
• Chromatin regulators as capacitors of interspecies variations in gene expression, Tirosh, I., Reikhav, S., Sigal, N., Assia, Y., & Barkai, N., Molecular Systems Biology, 6, 1, 435, 2010
• Low expression of COX‐2, reduced cumulus expansion, and impaired ovulation in SULT1E1‐deficient mice, Gershon, E., Hourvitz, A., Reikhav, S., Maman, E., & Dekel, N., The FASEB Journal, 21, 8, 1893-1901, 2007
• Heterosis as a consequence of regulatory incompatibility, Herbst, R.H., Bar-Zvi, D., Reikhav, S., Soifer, I., Breker, M., Jona, G., Shimoni, E., ..., BMC Biology, 15, 1-15, 2017
• High-throughput genomic DNA extraction protocol from tilapia's fin tissue, Zilberman, N., Reikhav, S., Hulata, G., & Ron, M., Aquaculture, 255, 1-4, 597-599, 2006
• Detection and analysis of quantitative trait loci affecting production and secondary traits on chromosome 7 in Israeli Holsteins, Weller, J.I., Golik, M., Reikhav, S., Domochovsky, R., Seroussi, E., & Ron, M., Journal of Dairy Science, 91, 2, 802-813, 2008
• Yeast hybrids and polyploids as models in evolutionary studies, Levy, A.A., Tirosh, I., Reikhav, S., Bloch, Y., & Barkai, N., Polyploid and Hybrid Genomics, 1-14, 2013
• Detection and analysis of a quantitative trait locus affecting fertility in dairy cattle, Weller, J.I., Reikhav, S., Golik, M., Seroussi, E., & Ron, M., Journal of Dairy Science, 89, 2, 802-813, 2006
• Characterization of the expression of estrogen sulfotransferase during ovulation and pregnancy, Gershon, E., Hourvitz, A., Reikhav, S., & Dekel, N., Biology of Reproduction, 189-190, 2007
• Exploring hybrid vigor in a hybrid between the budding yeast species S. cerevisiae and S. paradoxus, Reikhav, S., Weizmann Institute of Science, 2011
• Mechanisms of gene expression rewiring in hybrids and polyploids, Levy, A., Tirosh, I., Reikhav, S., Kenan-Eichler, M., & Barkai, N., FEBS Journal, 276, 7-8, 2009
• Large-scale rewiring in a yeast hybrid, Herbst, R.H., Bar-Zvi, D., Reikhav, S., Soifer, I., Breker, M., Jona, G., Shimoni, E., ..., bioRxiv, 100263, 2017