Elee Shimshoni

Elee Shimshoni has a diverse work experience in scientific research and translation. They started their career as a Graduate Student at the Weizmann Institute of Science, where they led a project focused on characterizing ECM remodeling dynamics. They then worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, leading a project on studying the role of stroma in the progression of Barrett's Esophagus to Esophageal Cancer. At the same time, Elee also worked as a translator for Davidson Online, translating articles, educational materials, and creating subtitles for videos. Currently, they are a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Elee also has experience as the Scientific Director of Little Big Science, where they lead a team of volunteer science writers.

Elee Shimshoni holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science, which was obtained from 2014 to 2019. Prior to the PhD, Elee completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biology at the same institution from 2011 to 2013. Before that, Elee earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Psychology and Biology from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, completing it from 2009 to 2011.