Kanbar Scientific Infrastructure Center
Facility Director : Dr. Itay Lazar
Tel: +972-3-5318202
Website: https://kanbar.life-science.biu.ac.il/
Location: Building 205 - Lonfeld, Ground Floor
Operating Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
About the Kanbar Facility for Core Research Equipment
Established in 1995, the Kanbar Facility for Core Research Equipment , located within the Faculty of Life Sciences at Bar-Ilan University, provides advanced research and development infrastructure. The facility offers cutting-edge technologies in areas such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), microscopy, imaging, cell sorting, and metabolomics. The team consists of leading experts who provide professional support to researchers across the campus and external academic and industrial partners. The facility emphasizes scientific innovation, interdisciplinary collaborations, and customized solutions to diverse research needs.
The facility’s primary goal is to provide state-of-the-art equipment and serve researchers from various fields, including biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, food engineering, materials engineering, physics, and more. The facility serves researchers from Bar-Ilan University, other academic institutions, and the industry.
The Kanbar Facility for Core Research Equipment currently includes several independent units.
For more information, inquiries, requests, or reservations, please contact:
Dr. Itay Lazar – Director of the Facility for Core Research Equipment
itay.lazar@biu.ac.il
Dr. Ravit Madar – Unit Coordinator
tziyud@gmail.com
Tel: 972-3-5318202
Light Microscopy Unit
Dr. Irit Shoval – Head of Light Microscopy Unit
irit.shoval@biu.ac.il
Tel: 972-3-5317119
NGS and Molecular Biology Unit
Dr. Orly Yaron - Head of the NGS and Molecular Biology Unit
orlyyaron2@gmail.com
Dr. Sarit Lampert - qPCR specialist and NGS support
sarit.lampert@gmail.com
Tel: 972-3-5317119
Flow Cytometry Unit
Dr. Hagit Hauschner - Head of the Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter Unit
Tel: 972-3-5314366
Chromatography and Spectrometry Unit
Our unit features the advanced Orbitrap Excedion Pro Mass Spectrometer, a high-resolution LC-MS platform designed for cutting-edge metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics, and structural biology applications. The system offers state-of-the-art capabilities for both untargeted discovery workflows and targeted analyses, supporting projects across a broad range of biological and translational research fields |
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Key Platform Capabilities
- High-Resolution Accurate Mass (HRAM): Mass resolution up to 480,000 FWHM at m/z 200 for deep metabolic profiling and mass accuracy below 1 ppm.
- Ultra-High Sensitivity: Features sub-femtogram detection capabilities to isolate low-abundance biomarkers.
- Advanced Analytical Features: Equipped with advanced MS/MS fragmentation (HCD and ETD) and multiplexing of up to 20 precursor ions per scan with an extended dynamic range.
Collaborative Services & End-to-End Support
Our metabolomics unit works closely with academic researchers at Bar-Ilan University, external institutions, and industrial partners. We provide complete workflow support, including:
Initial Study Planning > Sample Analysis > Advanced Data Interpretation
We are always happy to discuss new projects and explore how advanced mass spectrometry and metabolomics can contribute to the scientific goals of your study.
Mr. Matan Avivi – Head of the Chromatography and Spectrometry Unit
Tel: 972-3-5318841
In Vivo Imaging and Histology Unit
Dr. Ronen Yehuda - Head of In Vivo Imaging and Histology Unit
Ronen.Yehuda@biu.ac.il
Tel: 972-3-5318748
