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Molecular Ecology: Uncovering Complex Species Interactions
Our lab investigates a wide range of species interactions, spanning vertebrates, arthropods and microbes, through both ecological and evolutionary lenses. We seek to understand which species interact with each other and how these interactions impact the distribution and abundance of animals and the functioning of ecological communities. Our research utilizes approaches ranging from field experiments to advanced molecular techniques.
Research areas:
- Ecology
- Behavioral Ecology
- Molecular Ecology
- Environmental DNA
- Microbiomes
Education
2012-2018 Ph.D. Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, University of Haifa
2009-2012 B.Sc. Biology and Environment, University of Haifa - Oranim (with distinction)
Academic Positions
2023-present Senior lecturer, Department of Animal Sciences, Tel-Hai Academic College, MIGAL—Galilee Research Institute
Fellowships
2022-2023 Agricultural Research Organization – Volcani Center postdoctoral fellowship
2021 Tel Aviv University postdoctoral fellowship
2021 George S. Wise Faculty of Life Sciences postdoctoral fellowship, Tel Aviv University
2019-2020 MIMSHAK Science and Policy fellowship, Israel Society of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
2018-2019 University of Haifa postdoctoral fellowship
Thesis
- 2018. Berman TS. ‘The prevalent and complex interactions between mammalian and insect herbivores’. PhD Dissertation, Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Haifa
Reports
- Berman Elport T, Van der Hal N, Krigel K, Boulogne O, Behar A, Berman T, Gottlieb Y, Weinberg T, Zagron G, Zask A, Milo R, Milstein D, Stambler N, Sarfati M and Levi A. Aedes albopictus mosquito – Mapping public health risks, mosquito monitoring, available solutions and public awareness – Experts’ opinion. The Israel Society of Ecology and Environmental Sciences pp.38
- Berman TS (2021). Enhancing antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary medicine in Israel: Literature review, regulatory processes and recommendations for action. Ministry of Health
- Berman TS and Krigel K (2020). Health and Climate Change: literature review and recommendations for preparedness and adaptation. Ministry of Environmental Protection
- Berman TS (2020). Climate change. Environmental Health in Israel 2020. Environment and Health Fund and Ministry of Health
Graduate Students Advised
2021-2024 Ro’i Forman, ‘Direct effects of mammalian grazing on insect communities’. Co-supervised with Prof. Moshe Inbar, Department of Evolutionary and Environmental Biology, University of Haifa
Teaching
2024-present Introduction to Ecology (undergraduate), Departments of Animal Science, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tel Hai College
2024 Basic concepts in ecology (undergraduate), Departments of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tel Hai College
2024-present 1st-year seminar (undergraduate), Departments of Animal Science, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tel Hai College
2024-present Big Questions in Ecology (undergraduate), Departments of Animal Science, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Tel Hai College
2011-2021 Co-lecturer with Prof. Elah Pick, Molecular Biology (undergraduate), Department of Biology and Environment, University of Haifa- Oranim campus