Prof. (Emeritus) Daniel Khananshvili

Prof. Daniel Khananshvili is a distinguished researcher whose work has significantly advanced understanding of cellular calcium signaling. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering research on sodium–calcium exchangers (NCX), key membrane transporters that regulate intracellular calcium homeostasis in excitable tissues such as the heart and brain.

Prof. Khananshvili received his BSc in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Tbilisi, Georgia, followed by an MSc in Biochemistry and Neurochemistry from the University of Tbilisi . He earned his PhD in Biochemistry and Bioenergetics from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, and subsequently completed postdoctoral research in ion-transport mechanisms and enzymology at Brandeis University, Waltham, USA.

His research integrates biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and electrophysiology to elucidate the structure, regulation, and physiological roles of ion transport systems. His work has provided fundamental insights into calcium signaling and its dysregulation in cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and he has made lasting contributions through both research and mentorship.