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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

 

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Selected recent publications

  1. Kuzi S, Segev G, Kedar S, Yas E, Aroch I. Prognostic markers in feline hepatic lipidosis: a retrospective study of 71 cats. Vet Rec. 2017 Nov 11;181(19):512. doi: 10.1136/vr.104252. Epub 2017 Oct 4.
  2. Kuzi S, Eshcol Argentaro S, Baneth G. Prevalence of Giardia duodenalis infection, co-morbidities and associated risk factors in dogs admitted to a veterinary teaching hospital in Israel. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis. 2020 Feb;68:101401. doi: 10.1016/j.cimid.2019.101401. Epub 2019 Dec 3.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

  • DVM, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agricultural, Food & Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, 2001
  • Internship, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel,2002
  • Residency, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel,2005-2009
  • Board certification, European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals, 2009

Dr. Sharon Kuzi

Special interest

Gastro-intestinal, liver, and pancreatic diseases of small (companion) animals, with an emphasis on the role of the intestinal microbiome in developmental and acquired diseases of these organs.

Selected Recent publications

  1. Wagoner A C, Litzsky A C, Orsher R C, Allan M PI, Ben-Amotz R PI (2018). Evaluating stiffness of fiberglass and thermoplastic solint material and interfragmentary motion in a canine tibial fracture model Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2018;31:176-181.

Membership

  • Diplomate, American College Of Veterinary Surgeons
  • Diplomate, European College Of Veterinary Surgeons
  • American Veterinary Medical Associatiton
  • AOVET, Faculty
  • Israel Veterinary Medical Association

Professional Experience and Qualifications

  • DVM (Summa Cum Laude), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Budapest
  • ECFVG L University of Florida, Veterinary Medical Centrer, Gainesville FL
  • Internship: Virgina Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, VA
  • Surgical Internship: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist, Houston, TX
  • Small Animal Surgery Residency, The Ohio State University, Columbus OH
  • MS The Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio
  • DACVS: Diplomate the American College Of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Ron Ben-Amotz

Special Interest

  • Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair
  • Cranial Cruciate Ligemnet Repair
  • Arthroscopy
  • Reconstruction Skin Surgery

Teaching

Small Animal Orthopedics, Muscoloskeletal Physiology

Research

Biomechanics, Fracture healing

Teaching

  • Introduction to Embryology (undergraduates)
  • Veterinary Embryology (DVM students) 
  • Microscopy and Cellular Imaging (graduates)  

Services

2017-      Academic Head, Core Facility Unit, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot.

2019-      Chairman, Joint graduate study program, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot.

2021-      Vice Dean for Research Affairs, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

 

1990-1992  MS.C, cum laude, Dep. of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, The Hebr   University, Jerusalem.  

1993-1998  PhD, Dep. of Virology, Hadassah Medical School The Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

1998-2002  Post-doctoral training, Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Hadassah Medical School, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Selected Recent Publications

  • Yas-Natan E, Shamir M, Kleinbart S, Aroch I. Doramectin toxicity in a collie. Veterinary Record 2003. 153: 718-720.
  • Yas-Natan E, Segev G, Aroch I. Clinical, neurological and clinicopathological signs, treatment and outcome of metaldehyde intoxication in 18 dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice. 2007. 48: 438-443.
  • Aroch I, Yas- Natan E, Kuzi S, Segev G. Haemostatic Abnormalities in dogs envenomed by Vipera Palaestinae. Veterinary Journal. 2009.