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Renowned Israeli Immunologist Michael Sela Who Helped Develop Copaxone Dies at 98
Renowned Israeli Immunologist Michael Sela Who Helped Develop Copaxone Dies at 98

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May 28, 2022... Michael Sela, a world-renowned Israeli immunology expert who also served as president of the Weizmann Institute of Science, died on Friday at the age of 98.
An Israel Prize laureate at the age of 35 for his life science research who also earned many other awards during his career, Sela was involved in the development of the drug Copaxone for the treatment of multiple sclerosis as well as three cancer treatment drugs. His research shed light on the genetic aspects of the functioning of the immune system and led to new fields of immunology.

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Michael Sela Helped Create Blockbuster Drug for Multiple Sclerosis
Michael Sela Helped Create Blockbuster Drug for Multiple Sclerosis

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Jun 03, 2022... In the late 1960s, as a researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Prof. Sela wanted to shed light on the causes and nature of the potentially disabling disease. He and two colleagues—Ruth Arnon and Dvora Teitelbaum—injected synthetic proteins into lab animals in an attempt to induce something akin to multiple sclerosis as part of that quest.
To their surprise, none of the laboratory animals developed the malady. “We wanted to cause disease, and we were unsuccessful,” Prof. Sela later told TheMarker, an Israeli newspaper.

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Davidson Institute of Science Education CEO Appears on Groks Radio Show
Davidson Institute of Science Education CEO Appears on Groks Radio Show

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Jul 18, 2022... Homo sapiens has come to dominate the planet, but what are the traits that have allowed humans to have such a position? On this episode, “Human Story,” Dr. Liat Ben David, CEO of the Davidson Institute of Science Education, the educational arm of Israel's acclaimed Weizmann Institute of Science, discusses her book, The Story of Our Lives, The: Homo Sapiens' Secrets of Success.
Excerpt from Groks Science Show"I do have strong beliefs that through the education processes such as we’re doing at Davidson with youths — from not only Israel but all over the world — creating and developing science literacy as the tools for making decisions and solving problems for more and more of our youngsters, and if we want the bright future that I’m talking about, science literacy is the pillar of building up a better, democratic, and tolerant society.” – Dr. Liat Ben David

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Longtime Washington, D.C.-Area Business Leader Honored for International Philanthropic Leadership
Longtime Washington, D.C.-Area Business Leader Honored for International Philanthropic Leadership

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Oct 04, 2022... Washington, D.C.—September 19, 2022—Gary Abramson, one of the region’s most prominent business figures and real estate innovators, was recognized on an international level by the Weizmann Institute of Science during a ceremony held at American University. A partner at the Tower Companies since 1970, Abramson was honored for his lifelong philanthropic leadership and support of science for the benefit of humanity. He received an honorary doctorate in philosophy from Weizmann Institute of Science President Prof. Alon Chen to celebrate Abramson’s decades-long dedication to the Institute’s world-changing research and commitment to developing young scientists. The honorary doctorate is Weizmann’s highest level of recognition.

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Can the Collective Wisdom of Bugs Help Solve Human Problems?
Can the Collective Wisdom of Bugs Help Solve Human Problems?

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Dec 08, 2022... Can the Collective Wisdom of Bugs Help Solve Human Problems?

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2023 Impact Report: A Year of Boundless Exploration
2023 Impact Report: A Year of Boundless Exploration

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Mar 08, 2023... Through the generous support of our donors, Weizmann scientists and students made 2022 another stellar year of innovative research. You can learn all about it in the 2022 Impact Report from the Weizmann Institute of Science.








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