Prof. Dr. Benjamin Dekel, Ph.D.

Prof. Dr. Benjamin Dekel, Ph. D. , is a renowned pediatric nephrologist with 19 years of experience. He works at the Department of Pediatric Nephrology at SHEBA Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel. Dr. Dekel has an impressive CV, including a Ph. D. in human medicine from the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and a specialization in pediatrics. He has also completed a clinical fellowship in pediatric nephrology at the Schneider Children's Medical Center and obtained additional qualifications in the field. Dr. Dekel has made significant contributions to pediatric nephrology throughout his career. He established a regenerative and developmental nephrology laboratory and founded the Pediatric Stem Cell Research Institute. He has published 185 scientific publications on urinary tract malformations, kidney transplantation, and renal stem cells. Dr. Dekel's expertise and dedication to his field have been recognized internationally. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his medical-scientific contributions, including the Chaim Boichis Award for Pediatric Research and the Israel Medical Association Prize. His regenerative medicine and stem cell biology research has positioned him as a leader in his field. Through his work, Dr. Dekel strives to provide innovative and effective treatments for pediatric kidney disorders, improving the lives of his young patients.