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Simantov, Rabi was born on May 5, 1946 in Kabul, Afganistan. Son of Yehuda and Mazal (Gargi) Simantov.
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Rabi Simantov, Israeli Neuroscientist, researcher. Achievements include role of dopamine in neurodegeneration and Parkinson's disease; Ecstacy neurotoxicity in human cells; endorphins and opiates: drug addiction. Grantee DKFZ, Germany, 1982, Israel Antidrug Authority, Jerusalem, 1992, Israel Ministry of Health, 1996. Member International Narcotic Research Conference (counsel 1992-1995), Israel Society Neurosci, Society Neurosci.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, 1965. Master of Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel, 1975.
Career
Postdoctoral fellow, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1975-1976; senior scientist, Weizmann Institute, 1977-1978; professor, Weizmann Institute, since 1982. Consultant, group leader ICI, Wilmington, Delaware, 1990-1991. Visiting professor Salk Institute, San Diego, 1985-1996, Addiction Research Center, Baltimore, 1989-1990.
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Member International Narcotic Research Conference (counsel 1992-1995), Israel Society Neurosci, Society Neurosci.
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Married Michael Hertz, February 22, 1971. Children: Adva, Aliya.
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