Meet the Gray Faculty Leadership for 2026–2027

The Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University is pleased to announce its continuing and newly appointed leadership team for the 2026–2027 academic year.

At the heart of the Faculty is the conviction that the future of medicine and health is shaped by the close integration of preclinical and clinical research, PhD scientists and physicians, discovery and patient care, and research and education. This integration is central to the Faculty's identity and its shared mission of advancing science, medicine, and human health.

Dean’s Council

Prof. Karen Avraham – Dean

Prof. Rina Arbesfeld – Vice Dean for Preclinical Affairs

Prof. Amit Segev – Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs

Prof. Ido Tavor – Vice Dean for Preclinical Teaching Excellence & Mentoring

Prof. Dov Hershkovitz – Vice Dean for Clinical Teaching Excellence & Mentoring

Prof. Ronen Zaidel-Bar – Vice Dean for Preclinical Research Innovation & Development

Prof. Yoav Yinon – Vice Dean for Clinical Research Innovation & Development

Schools and Programs

Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro – Head, Gray School of Medical Sciences

Prof. Liat Lerner – Head, School of Public Health

Prof. Rachel Sarig – Head, School of Dental Medicine

Prof. Sivia Barnoy – Head, School of Health Professions

Prof. Anat Gafter-Gvilli – Head, Gray School of Medicine

Prof. Noa Eliakim – Head, Six-Year Program, Gray School of Medicine

Prof. Michal Kovo – Head, Four-Year Program, Gray School of Medicine

Prof. Gil Zalsman – Head, Center for Continuing Medical Education

Together, this leadership team represents the breadth of the Faculty and its shared commitment to fostering an academic environment in which scientists and physicians work side by side, discoveries move from the laboratory to the clinic, and excellence in research goes hand in hand with excellence in education and mentorship.

Recognizing Our Outgoing Leadership

As the Faculty welcomes its leadership for the coming academic year, it also extends its appreciation to colleagues who have recently completed their terms of service: Prof. Yariv Yogev, Prof. Anat Gafter-Gvilli, Prof. Ido Wolf, Prof. Benny Dekel, Prof. Michal Chowers, and Prof. Hagit Eldar-Finkelman.

We thank them for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the Faculty. Their work has helped shape the Faculty and laid an important foundation for the next stage of its development.

The Gray Faculty thanks its outgoing leaders and wishes its continuing and incoming leadership every success in the year ahead.