Dr. Yftach Gepner

Prof. Gepner uses cutting-edge technologies, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for assessing muscle damage/mass and adipose tissue distribution, and labeled amino acid to determine protein synthesis by muscle biopsy.

Regular physical activity helps to improve physical and mental functions as well as reverse some effects of chronic disease to keep older people independent and well-being. Dr. Gepner’s research focuses on understanding the impact of exercise training, combined with dietary strategies, on muscle mass, physical function, and metabolism across a range of populations. By combining applied and mechanistic metabolism and physiology adaptation studies using advanced monitoring devices, his goal is to elucidate the unique beneficial effect from physical activity.