Special interest

Veterinary neurology neurosurgery, wild animal neurology.

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Veterinary Neurobiology Lab

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Clavarial Hyperostosis in Lions (Panthera leo) Research Group

to learn more about neurological diseases in lions, in particular, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Clavarial hyperostosis.
Vitamin A deficiency is believed to be the underlying cause, but genetic and other environmental factors may predispose some to develop abnormal bone growth.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

Diplomat of the European College of veterinary neurology, Specialist in small animal surgery - Israeli college of veterinary surgeons.

Teaching

Veterinary neuro-anatomy, neurobiology, neurological examination and clinical neurology and neurosurgery.

Research

The role of BBB in the pathophysiology of neurodegeneration in naturally occurring diseases in animals

Pathophysiology of neurological diseases. Pathophysiology of seizures in the dog. Clavarial Hyperosteosis in lions

Service

Director, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine

International Interests

Member of the education committee, the European College of Veterinary Neurology.

Membership in Scientific Organizations

European Society of Veterinary Neurology.