Valery Krizhanovsky

Professor Valery Krizhanovsky is a leading researcher in the field of molecular cell biology at the Weizmann Institute of Science. His work focuses on the mechanisms underlying pulmonary fibrosis, a severe lung disease characterized by progressive scarring of lung tissue. His team has identified critical protein interactions that contribute to the survival of senescent cells, which play a role in disease progression. Recently, he was awarded an ERC Proof of Concept grant to develop synthetic molecules that block these interactions, potentially leading to innovative therapies for this life-threatening condition.