About Us
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.
This letter from Weizmann President Prof. Alon Chen addresses the coronavirus pandemic and the Institute’s response. We are committed to protecting and preserving the health and well-being of everyone, everywhere.
Fifteen outstanding physics students from leading Chinese universities came to Weizmann for a month-long program – but just as it ended, coronavirus broke out in China and flights were cancelled. Still on campus, they share their stories.
March 16, 2020
The Davidson Institute, Weizmann’s education arm, has a special site, Stuck at Home, that will keep your children entertained (and educated) with science-related trivia games, videos, experiments, and other activities.
March 16, 2020
The Davidson Institute of Science Education, Weizmann’s education arm, is offering online, distance-learning programs for kids (and their families) who are stuck at home.
March 16, 2020
Legendary Weizmann scientist Prof. Ruth Arnon, whose universal flu vaccine is in late-stage clinical trials, discusses approaches to COVID-19 and other coronaviruses – now and in the future.
Virus expert Dr. Ron Diskin is fighting COVID-19 by expediting two investigations that are based on his studies of similar animal-borne viruses and the Ebola vaccine.
March 15, 2020
Prof. Gabi Barbash, former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Health and Director of the Weizmann Institute’s Bench-to-Bedside Program, answers questions about the public health implications of the coronavirus outbreak.
March 15, 2020
Legendary Weizmann scientist Prof. Ruth Arnon, whose universal flu vaccine is in late-stage clinical trials, discusses approaches to COVID-19 and other coronaviruses – now and in the future.
March 14, 2020
Dr. Noam Stern-Ginossar is investigating the way viruses are able to successfully commandeer our cells in the first place. Her innovative methods, and the resulting insights, could lead to treatments for viruses such as COVID-19.
March 12, 2020
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