Embryologist by training, Dr. Cinnamon began his academic career while completing his MSc and PhD studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which were followed by two postdoctoral fellowships at the Hebrew University, and at the National Institute for Medical Research, in London, UK.

 

Back in Israel, Yuval joined the Hadassah Medical Center to run the genetic research lab, focusing on rare diseases in humans. Equipped with a toolbox that comprises bioinformatics, biochemistry, molecular biology, embryology, cell biology, microsurgery, imaging, genetics and genomics, all the way to the whole animal biology, he joined the Agricultural Research Organization – the Volcani Center as a PI.

 

Focusing on embryology using the chicken as a model organism, the research in his lab addresses questions on early embryogenesis and genetic transformation in chickens. All projects aim to improve food security, health, global sustainability and animal welfare issues, using cutting-edge technologies.

 

Dr. Cinnamon is also the founder and CSO at NextHen (formerly known as NRS Poultry), a company that creates and develops scientific breakthroughs to tackle persistent global challenges in health, food production and agriculture.