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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.
In fighting a virus, our immune system adopts different strategies depending on the threat, but how? Prof. Ido Amit and colleagues in Italy have found a protein that issues instructions for mounting an anti-viral defense.
March 30, 2020
An initiative co-led by Dr. Nir London has brought together drug-development experts – from academia in four countries to biotech and contract research organizations to specialized software companies – to accelerate development of a COVID-19 treatment.
March 30, 2020
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
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