Background
Ze'ev Hochberg was born on the 10th of August 1946 in Haifa, Israel; the son of Mordechai and Esther (Malamand) Hochberg.
(Working with principles from the fields of evolutionary a...)
Working with principles from the fields of evolutionary and developmental biology (evo-devo), this fascinating work offers a new approach to analyzing child growth and development, examining each stage and transition in detail, from fetal development to preadulthood. Based on the author's in-depth review of the current literature and his own observations as a pediatric endocrinologist, the book demonstrates how the transitions between human life history phases represent unique periods of evolutionary adaptive response to the environment. In addition, the author explains why an understanding of these transition periods enables us to better understand the sequence and mechanisms of child growth as well as to better diagnose child growth disorders. Logically organized and clearly written, Evo-Devo of Child Growth: Sets a solid foundation of principles such as evolutionary thinking in medicine and child growth, life history theory, and heterochrony and allometry Examines the relationship between child growth and the theory of life history Applies evo-devo theory to fetal growth, infancy, childhood, juvenility, adolescence, and preadulthood Explores the trade-offs and adaptive phenotypic plasticity during transition periods Explains the role of life history theory in understanding and diagnosing growth disorders such as Down syndrome, Noonan syndrome, and Silver-Russell syndrome In addition to the author's own analysis and observations, this book also features notes from leading clinicians and evolutionary biologists, offering additional perspectives on the relationship between evo-devo and child growth and development. Evo-Devo of Child Growth provides a new perspective for evolutionary biologists to understand the phases and transitions of child growth. Moreover, it offers a new approach to help clinicians to better understand and diagnose a broad range of child growth disorders.
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Ze'ev Hochberg was born on the 10th of August 1946 in Haifa, Israel; the son of Mordechai and Esther (Malamand) Hochberg.
In 1973 Ze'ev Hochberg graduated from Tel Aviv University with a Doctor of Medicine degree. In 1985 he received a degree of a Doctor of Science from Technion University in Haifa.
Since 1986, Ze'ev Hochberg is a Full Professor of Pediatrics and Endocrinology in the Technion and a Fellow of the Rappaport Research Institute in Haifa. Also since 1979 he works as the Director of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.
Hochberg is the Secretary General of Global Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes supporting pediatric endocrinology in developing countries. He served twice as a member of the council of the IES. Ze'ev Hochberg was the President of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and currently the Chair of ESPE Science School.
Hochberg unraveled the mechanism of calcitriol resistant rickets, investigated the mechanism of growth hormone receptor action, and characterized the normal short children who might respond to growth hormone therapy. Also he identificated the physiological regulation of the growth hormone receptor and its binding protein.
Ze'ev has supervised 8 clinical fellows, 18 graduate students, and co-supervised additional 13.
Ze’ev Hochberg is the Editor-in Chief of the Yearbook in Pediatric Endocrinology, editor of additional 8 books, the author of over 300 peerreviewed scientific articles and three monographs.
(Working with principles from the fields of evolutionary a...)
Ze'ev Hochberg is a member of Pediatric Endocrine Israel Club and European Pediatrics Endocrinology Society.
Hochberg married Naomi Hochberg Hazanov on the 19th of July 1970 and has 3 children.
