Eshchar Mizrachi

Institution

University of Pretoria

Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology

Room 6-21, Natural and Agricultural Sciences Building

Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology

University of Pretoria main campus (Hillcrest)

Pretoria, South Africa

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Research Interests

Plant Biology, Systems Biology, Evolution, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Development.

Biography

Eshchar Mizrachi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Genetic and Microbiology, and the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the University of Pretoria.

His research focuses on how wood forms in trees, and more broadly plant development and evolution. He is particularly interested in the evolution of genes and gene networks that determine complex traits.

Eshchar is also involved in several Science Leadership initiatives, including the Africa Science Leadership Programme (https://www.futureafrica.science/index.php/leadership-programmes/aslp)

He is passionate about developing potential research talent in Africa, and creating a more nurturing environment for emerging researchers. He is also passionate about art, and the intersection of science and the arts.