School Director
Prof. Yafit Gilboa holds a Bachelor's degree (B.O.T.) in Occupational Therapy and a Master's degree (M.A.) in Special Education, both from the Hebrew University. She completed her doctoral studies (Ph.D.) at the University of Haifa and has postdoctoral training (post-doc) at Sorbonne University in Paris. She has 14 years of professional experience as a pediatric occupational therapist. Since 2014, she has led the Laboratory for Technological Applications in Rehabilitation. Prof. Gilboa’s research focuses on promoting function and participation through the implementation of technology. Specifically, her research examines the feasibility and effectiveness of remote, occupation-based treatment for various populations, including children with traumatic brain injuries, adolescents with spina bifida, adults with cognitive impairments following cancer, seniors after stroke, and more. Additionally, her work involves developing technology-based assessment tools with ecological validity, designed to evaluate function in natural environments.