Weizmann President Prof. Daniel Zajfman speaks to Haaretz about knowledge, curiosity, and passion – his recipe for success – and how he has applied this formula to developing long-term strategies for the Institute. He also talks about finding happiness in work and in life: ""Ask yourself what you love to do – and then do it.""
December 02, 2012
Prof. Tony Futerman studies lipids – fatty substances found in every cell in our bodies. A type called sphingolipids builds up in harmful amounts due to some genetic diseases, such as Gaucher's. Understanding this process could lead to new and better therapies.
Blood cancers, such as lymphoma and leukemia, arise due to errors in the genetic information of an immature blood cell – and they often affect children. In fact, leukemia alone is responsible for 40 percent of pediatric cancers. Read how Weizmann scientists are helping.
As the population in many countries trends towards maturity, keeping people healthy as they age is a priority. At the Weizmann Institute, research is taking place on a number of conditions that often arise later in life, such as prostate cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Nachum Ulanovsky is gaining fresh insight on memory and the brain, thanks to a novel research subject: the bat. Free-flying and with excellent memories, bats could provide new understanding of a range of neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's.
Reproduction, a basic but complex process, fails for a variety of reasons. Weizmann scientists are studying the causes of infertility, in men and women both, and are seeking ways to overcome those challenges to give humanity a happier, healthier future.
In quantum mechanics, a single atom can be in multiple places and doing multiple things — all at the same time. Weizmann's Dr. Roee Ozeri is harnessing such phenomena to design a quantum computer, which would be much faster and more efficient than today's computers.
Anchored by a Congressional program, Men's Health Month aims to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment. The Weizmann Institute is benefitting men's health in ways ranging from timely cancer diagnosis to to new insights into emotional behavior.
Recipients of the Institute's award for women postdocs met with Prof. Varda Rotter and philanthropic supporters to discuss science, work-life balance, and how the award reinforces the importance of encouraging talented female scientists.
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