Our group is investigating the role of the innate immune system, and in particular of mononuclear phagocytes, in the development of autoimmune liver diseases and inflammatory gut disorders.
We study the function of these cells in their physiological context under steady state and pathological conditions of cholangitis, hepatitis and colitis. Our study combines advance in vivo techniques, as well as state of the art molecular and imaging modalities.
Research Interests – Leading projects in our lab:
Mononuclear Phagocytes biology in autoimmune and cholestatic liver diseases
The role of TARM-1 in the development of Inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the liver
Education:
2019, Fellowship in Autoimmune Liver Diseases, University Medical Center, Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
2013-2015, Fellowship in Gastroenterology, Tel-Aviv-Sourasky Medical Center, Israel
2009-2013, PhD Studies in Immunology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
2005-2009, Residency in Internal Medicine, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel
2003-2004, Rotating Internship, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel
1996-2003, Medical doctoral Studies, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
Affiliations:
Liver Diseases Center, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
Research Grants & Awards:
2022, Israel Science Foundation (ISF), Scientist Research Grant
2019, Binational Scientific Foundation (BSF) Research Grant
2016, Israel Association for the Study of Liver Disease Research Grant
2015, Certificate of Appreciation for the Promotion of the Research in Tel Aviv Medical Center
2014, Neufeld Memorial Research Grant
2014, Binational Scientific Foundation (BSF) Research Grant
2014, Israel Science Foundation (ISF), Physician-Scientist Research Grant
2014, Israel Association for the Study of Liver Disease Research Grant
2013, The Lady Anne Chain Memorial Prize for excellence in recognition of PhD accomplishments 2007 European Association for the Study of Liver Disease young investigator Full Bursary
2005, European Association for the Study of Liver Disease young investigator
Full Bursary
2002, 5th year graduation with distinction, Hebrew university Rector's award
2000, B.Med.Sc graduation with distinction, Hebrew university
1999, Outstanding teacher, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew university
1999, 2nd year graduation with distinction, faculty of medicine Dean's list
1998, 1st year graduation with distinction, faculty of medicine Dean's list
Publications:
Here is a link to the publications of Dr. Ehud (Udi) Zigmond
