Merav Shamir
Prof.
Merav
Shamir
Associate Professor
Veterinary neurology neurosurgery, wild animal neurology.
Prof. Merav Shamir
School Contact Information
Koret School of Veterinary Medicine,
The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agricultural, Food & Environment,
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Address: Herzl 229, P.O. Box 12,
Rehovot 76100, Israel
Phone: +972-(0)8-9489021/31;
Fax: +972-(0)8-9467940
E-Mail: vet.school@mail.huji.ac.il
Special interest
Veterinary neurology neurosurgery, wild animal neurology.
Please Visit Our Lab Site:
> Veterinary Neurobiology Lab
Please Visit Our Research Site:
> 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.