Professor Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and serves as the Director of the Pediatric Pulmonology Unit and the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center at Hadassah Ein-Kerem and Mount Scopus Medical Center. She is an expert in Pediatric Pulmonology, and her research and clinical focus encompass Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, asthma, and other chronic lung diseases.
Prof. Cohen-Cymberknoh plays a pivotal role in advancing CF research, serving as the principal investigator for numerous national and international multi-center clinical trials. She actively contributes to global collaborations and provides guidance to CF teams worldwide through dedicated teaching and training initiatives. Her expertise has been recognized internationally, with invitations since 2008 to lecture and moderate sessions at prestigious scientific conferences. Her outstanding contributions to the field have garnered numerous national and international prizes, awards, and competitive research grants. In 2024, she was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society Clinical Trial Network (ECFS-CTN), reflecting her leadership in the global CF research community.
Prof. Cohen-Cymberknoh has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in highly regarded journals, including the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Lancet Respiratory Medicine, European Respiratory Journal, Thorax, Chest, Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory Medicine, PLOS ONE, and Pediatric Pulmonology. Her work has significantly contributed to advancing the understanding and management of chronic paediatric respiratory conditions.