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Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the benefit of humanity.

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For more than eight decades, the Weizmann Institute’s dedicated researchers have collaborated across borders and disciplines, pursuing their curiosity and making inspired breakthroughs that improve the lives of everyone, everywhere.

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Harnessing new technologies to reveal the mysteries of the brain and develop treatments for Alzheimer’s, dementia, depression, anxiety, autism, learning disorders, and more

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Advancing AI across the sciences, including in drug discovery and disease diagnosis, computing and personalized medicine, robotics and astrophysics, and the environment and education

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Exploring the physics of the universe, from the tiniest particles to the largest galaxies, and launching space missions to understand the world around us – and beyond

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Weizmann Institute scientists have multiple investigations underway that could improve testing and diagnosis techniques and provide new strategies for prevention and treatment. We are committed to advancing research to protect and preserve the health and well-being of everyone, everywhere.

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Weizmann in Focus, Episode 15: Reaching for the Stars

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American Committee CEO Dave Doneson invites us to gaze up at the stars and planets—and learn about the Institute’s efforts to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos. Dave highlights the ULTRASAT satellite mission, part of Weizmann’s flagship Frontiers of the Universe initiative, which will search for cosmic events such as supernovas and black holes. It will then alert astronomers around the world in real time to their occurrence.

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The Weizmann Effect is the remarkable result of granting some of the world’s most innovative scientists the freedom to follow their curiosity, discover the unknown, and partner across disciplines and borders with other inspired minds.

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Making Cancer Immunotherapy More Accessible
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Making Cancer Immunotherapy More Accessible
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Global Initiative to Rapidly Develop a Safe, Globally Accessible and Affordable COVID-19 Antiviral Pill
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Global Initiative to Rapidly Develop a Safe, Globally Accessible and Affordable COVID-19 Antiviral Pill
September 29, 2021
Humans caused extinction of 469 species of birds
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Humans caused extinction of 469 species of birds
Israel21C, August 11, 2021
ImmunoBrain Checkpoint Awarded $5 Million US NIA Grant for Phase 1b Alzheimer’s Disease
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ImmunoBrain Checkpoint Awarded $5 Million US NIA Grant for Phase 1b Alzheimer’s Disease
The Associated Press , August 27, 2021
Gut Microbiome May Help or Hinder Defenses Against SARS-CoV-2
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Gut Microbiome May Help or Hinder Defenses Against SARS-CoV-2
The Scientist , August 31, 2021
Third COVID shot boosts immunity tenfold - Israeli study now peer-reviewed
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Third COVID shot boosts immunity tenfold - Israeli study now peer-reviewed
The Jerusalem Post , September 18, 2021
Did Modern Humans and Neanderthals Really Meet in Israel's South?
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Did Modern Humans and Neanderthals Really Meet in Israel's South?
Haaretz , June 21, 2021

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