Dmitri Toren, Ph.D.

Dmitri Toren
Group: Systems Biology of Aging
Department: Bioinformatics & Structural Biochemistry

Scientific Researcher

Research interests: Longevity, Aging, Mitochondrial genetics, Databases for comparative studies, Cell therapies, Synthetic biology, Alternative proteins

Currently working on

ROGEN - Development of Genomic Research in Romania (Dezvoltarea cercetării genomice în România).

Biography

Dmitri is a researcher at the Institute of Biochemistry focused on the biology of aging, including longevity and aging-related data. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where his doctoral research investigated the genomic and transcriptomic determinants of longevity. With over 10 years of experience in aging research, Dmitri possesses strong skills in both wet-lab work and bioinformatics, and has participated in numerous academic and industry projects. Beyond his research, Dmitri is an experienced lecturer and mentor, having taught M.Sc., M.D., and PhD students at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Sapir College. His expertise also extends to securing research funding, establishing research facilities, and consulting for biomedical start-ups. Dmitri has published numerous peer-reviewed papers and a book chapter, contributed to patent submissions, and serves as a reviewer for the Nature group.

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Grants

Gerontomics: Multi-omics prediction system for prioritization of gerontological interventions 2016-2021
Acronym: Gerontomics
Project director: Robi Tacutu

Starting 02.09.2016, the Institute of Biochemistry of the Romanian Academy is implementing the project “Multi-omics prediction system for prioritization of gerontological interventions”, co-funded through European Fund for Regional Development, in accordance with the funding contract signed by the Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research. The total funding for the project is 8.524.757,50 lei, of which 8.502.557,50 lei represent non-reimbursable funding. The project’s duration is 48 months.

Gene Transcriptional Signatures in Healthy Ageing and Related Pathologies 2020-2022
Acronym: GeT-SHARP
Budget: 431,900 RON
Project director: Robi Tacutu

The project aims to analyze and compare the age-related transcriptomics signatures in variuos tisues, both in healthy and pathological individuals, in order to identify shared or unique aging signature that drive aging or age-related diseases.

Automated Nematode Screening for Neurodegenerative Diseases 2020-2022
Acronym: ANS-ND
Budget: 600,000 RON
Project director: Robi Tacutu

The project aims to experimentally develop an integrated and automated solution for screening drugs and genetic interventions for neurodegenerative diseases, using the nematode C. elegans and ageing-related data.