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    72nd Annual Meeting of the International Board: Confronting Coronavirus and Beyond

    Prof. Roee Ozeri, Vice President for Resource Development, hosts this session of the Institute’s 72nd board meeting. He presents the state of the research on the coronavirus – and what’s next, including stopping future pandemics.

    January 12, 2021

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    Inoculation Nation: Insight on the COVID-19 Vaccine From Israeli Experts

    This webinar, hosted by the Latin American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science features Prof. Gabi Barbash, Director Emeritus-General of Israel’s Ministry of Health and Director of Weizmann’s Bench-to-Bedside Program, and Prof. Igor Ulitsky of the Department of Biological Regulation.

    January 12, 2021

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    Prof. Yonina Eldar Uses AI Tools to Diagnose COVID-19

    In this video, Prof. Yonina Eldar (Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics; Head, Biomedical Engineering & Signal Processing Center) discusses her development of novel methods for diagnosing COVID.

    August 24, 2020

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    Science for the Benefit of Humanity: The Embassy of Israel Hosts Prof. Alon Chen

    Hosted by the Embassy of Israel to the United States, this engaging virtual dialogue features Weizmann Institute President Prof. Alon Chen in conversation with Tammy Ben Haim, Minister of Public Diplomacy. Prof. Chen and Minister Ben Haim discuss a wide array of topics, including the Weizmann Institute's rapid response to the coronavirus. Prof. Chen explains how Weizmann's collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and focus on fundamental, curiosity-driven research enabled its scientists to quickly mobilize to fight COVID-19.

    August 13, 2020

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    Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – Prof. Eran Segal – Where Will COVID-19 Strike Next?

    Prof. Eran Segal provides an update on his symptom-tracking questionnaire and how it can help predict the second wave of COVID-19. As he explains, testing is insufficient...

    June 10, 2020

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    Weizmann in Focus, Episode 13: Special Update On Coronavirus Research

    In this special update from his home in New York City, CEO Dave Doneson discusses the Weizmann Institute’s remarkable coronavirus response. Dave shares how the Institute has rapidly shifted its focus to address the pandemic, transforming into one of the world’s leading hubs of COVID-19 research. Weizmann scientists are fighting this disease on a variety of fronts, offering hope and optimism for us all.

    June 02, 2020

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    Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – Sniffing Out Covid-19

    Olfaction expert Prof. Noam Sobel takes us through his attempts to “train” an electronic nose to identify Covid. This may be possible because “every disease has an odor,” he says. “Diseases change metabolic processes, and metabolites have a smell.”

    May 27, 2020

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    The Science of COVID-19 – Prof. Ada Yonath; U.N. Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference

    In this video from a session at the United Nations’ 2020 Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) conference, Prof. Ada Yonath speaks about COVID: its makeup, how it compares with other viruses, possible avenues of treatment, and challenges.

    May 21, 2020

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    Coronavirus: The Quest for Solutions – The American Committee Hosts Dr. Nir London

    Dr. Nir London discusses the “COVID Moonshot” project in this videoconference. The global initiative, which currently includes nine partners, aims to develop a “cheap and safe” antiviral treatment for COVID on a much faster timeline than traditional drug discovery.

    May 17, 2020

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