Guy
Pelc
Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science and Engineering
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Supervisor Prof. Mor Nitzan
Guy Pelc is a physicist and PhD candidate exploring structure formation dynamics in multicellular biological systems using computational approaches. His current research focuses on modelling tumour growth dynamics based on novel spatial gene-expression data—measurements that reveal which genes are active at each location within the tissue—with the goal of paving the way for targeted drug treatments.
Guy’s goal is to pave the way for targeted drug treatments.
Guy earned his BSc in physics and computer science and MSc in physics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He also studied classical voice training and conducting at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. Originally from Even Yehuda, he now resides in Jerusalem with his wife and newborn daughter. He served in the IDF as an outstanding musician and has volunteered teaching math, physics, and computer science at the Hillel, Beliba Homa, and Magshimim programs. Guy enjoys hiking, practising yoga and meditation, and serving as the musical director of the award-winning Cecilia Ensemble, a professional vocal octet.
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