PeretzLab is a leading advanced research center located within the research institute of the Tzafon Medical Center, affiliated with the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University. The laboratory specializes in translational research, uniquely integrating clinical practice with basic science in order to develop direct and impactful solutions for various infectious diseases. Our main areas of focus include clinical microbiology, decoding bacterial virulence mechanisms, exploring host-pathogen interactions, and developing rapid diagnostic methods for identifying bacteria and detecting antibiotic resistance. With a modern research infrastructure that combines a broad range of cutting-edge technologies, the lab is at the forefront of pioneering scientific discoveries.
Our vision at PeretzLab is to become a leading and innovative force in the field of clinical microbiology, contributing meaningfully to the global fight against infectious diseases. We aim to translate our scientific discoveries into practical and effective diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, focusing on understanding bacterial virulence and developing tools for rapid infection detection and resistance profiling. We believe that through continuous collaboration and the use of breakthrough technologies, we can significantly improve medical care, save lives, and drive real change in public health.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of our work. PeretzLab maintains extensive partnerships with a wide range of organizations – from hospitals and research institutions in Israel and abroad to biotech companies and startups. We believe that combining expertise across disciplines is key to innovation. These collaborations allow us to expand the frontiers of science, accelerate the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and deliver more precise solutions to the clinical and scientific challenges we face.
Our vision at PeretzLab is to become a leading and innovative force in the field of clinical microbiology, contributing meaningfully to the global fight against infectious diseases. We aim to translate our scientific discoveries into practical and effective diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, focusing on understanding bacterial virulence and developing tools for rapid infection detection and resistance profiling. We believe that through continuous collaboration and the use of breakthrough technologies, we can significantly improve medical care, save lives, and drive real change in public health.
Collaboration is a cornerstone of our work. PeretzLab maintains extensive partnerships with a wide range of organizations – from hospitals and research institutions in Israel and abroad to biotech companies and startups. We believe that combining expertise across disciplines is key to innovation. These collaborations allow us to expand the frontiers of science, accelerate the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and deliver more precise solutions to the clinical and scientific challenges we face.
At PeretzLab, collaboration is a cornerstone of our work. We welcome researchers, research teams, and academic or industrial institutions to contact us for collaboration in our areas of scientific focus. Together, we can advance science, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to improving public health.
Tzafon Medical Center,
Lower Galilee Mail, Zip code 15208
Building 26, First Floor (Research Institute)
Prof. Avi Peretz: aperetz@tzmc.gov.il
Dr. Maya Azrad – Lab Director: mazrad@tzmc.gov.il
+972-4-6652941 | +972-50-6268012
