Bar Jacobi

Bar Jacobi

I’m a Master’s student in Bioinformatics at Tel Aviv University, working with Prof. Adi Stern.

My research focuses on computational and machine learning approaches for studying viral evolution and related biological processes.


About

I studied Computer Science at the Technion, where I earned my undergraduate degree.

After graduating, I worked as a production engineer at Meta (Facebook), focusing on large-scale systems, automation, and data-driven problem solving.

Today, I apply my technical background to bioinformatics, developing computational methods to explore viruses and other biological systems.

Outside of work, I enjoy creative pursuits like photography and embroidery, unwinding with a good book or a game, and spending time with my spouse and our dog.


Publications

Adi Ben Zvi*, Natalie Rutsinsky*, Bar Jacobi, Ido Fabian, Shir Segev, Sheri Harari, Suzy Meijer, Yael Paran, Adi Stern Virus Evolution, 2025 · https://doi.org/10.1093/ve/veaf047 This study examines how SARS-CoV-2 evolves within chronically infected individuals, revealing diverse trajectories of intra-host genetic diversity and providing insights into viral persistence and adaptation.


Blog

I occasionally do something that’s interesting enough to write about.


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