COUNTER-DISEASE ENGINEERING
SHEMESH LAB
Elie Marciano
Graduate Student (HUJI)
Elie's interest in this field was sparked when he discovered how gold can be harnessed in medicine, not only as a therapeutic material but as a platform for innovative biological technologies. Realizing that such approaches could transform the way we visualize the body naturally led him toward medical imaging—a field he has always found almost “magical” in its ability to reveal the unseen. This connection between engineered biology and imaging innovation is what drew him to the lab and continues to inspire his work.
Elie's work centers on genetically encoded intracellular nanoparticles, investigating how cells can be programmed to build their own metallic structures. This autonomous biomineralization opens exciting opportunities for next-generation imaging. Using cellular and animal models, he explores how these particles form and behave within living tissues. Ultimately, the project aims to advance innovative contrast strategies for biomedical imaging.
