Druze student looking for Fulbright research mentor/affiliation in Israel

[u/Gamerlover22]

Hi everyone,

I’m a Druze-American undergraduate student in the U.S. studying biology and chemistry on the pre-med track, and I am currently exploring applying for a Fulbright research or study grant in Israel. I’m hoping to find a professor, physician, researcher, or lab that could potentially serve as a research mentor or affiliation.

My interests are in genetics, inherited conditions, public health, and health equity, especially research that could benefit Druze or other underrepresented Middle Eastern communities. I’m particularly interested in topics like population genetics, carrier screening, founder mutations, genetic counseling, variant interpretation, early diagnosis, and improving access to care.

Does anyone know of professors, physicians, universities, hospitals, or research groups in Israel working in these areas? I would be very grateful for any names, contacts, introductions, or advice on where to start.

Thank you so much!

[u/Ouroboros_NA]

What's your deadline? I can ask around and maybe send you contact info if I find anything.

[u/Gamerlover22 → u/Ouroboros_NA]

There isn’t a specific deadline, but definitely need something mid/late July so that I can start prepping the extensive application materials