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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.
Feb 25, 2020...
It’s American Heart Month. In the U.S., heart disease is responsible for one out of every four deaths each year. In the latest episode of Weizmann in Focus, Dave Doneson sheds light on a Weizmann breakthrough that could help change this staggering statistic. Prof. Eldad Tzahor discovered a molecule in newborn hearts that appears to unlock the cardiac renewal process following injury.
Find out how this discovery could lead to innovative therapies that save lives. Please share this video with friends via email or social media.
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Feb 07, 2020...
We’re well into the New Year and many of us have resolved to get fit in 2020 … but does the time we work out make a difference? In the latest episode of Weizmann in Focus, Dave Doneson discusses the research of Dr. Gad Asher, who studies the effects of our biological clocks on everything from fitness to jetlag to liver disease.
Find out Dr. Asher’s take on whether mornings or evenings are the best time to hit the gym. Please share the video with friends via email or social media.
Jun 02, 2020... 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.
Jun 25, 2020... FT. LAUDERDALE, FL—June 25, 2020—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science announced that James Konschnik, CFRE, has been appointed Executive Director of its Florida Region. Mr. Konschnik will play a critical role in advancing local philanthropic efforts to support the Weizmann Institute, a top-ranking, multidisciplinary research institution located in Rehovot, Israel. He succeeds Richard Enslein, who has led the Florida Region since 2008 and will remain actively involved with its fundraising initiatives.
Jun 25, 2020... NEW YORK, NY—June 25, 2020—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science announced that Dane Riggs of Norman, OK, has been appointed Executive Director of its Southwest Region, comprising Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Mr. Riggs will play a critical role in advancing philanthropic efforts to support the Weizmann Institute, a top-ranking, multidisciplinary research institution located in Rehovot, Israel.
Jul 29, 2020... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—July 29, 2020—The Weizmann Institute of Science and Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Clalit Health Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding today on a collaborative biomedical research initiative. The “Schneider-Weizmann Center for Research on Child and Adolescent Health” will be jointly established by the two entities. The anticipated fields of research include oncology, neurology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nutrition, and metabolism. Other fields of research may be agreed upon in the future.
Sep 30, 2020... In this American Committee webinar, Weizmann President Prof. Alon Chen presents the Institute’s vision for the future in the form of three flagship projects: the Institute for Brain and Neural Sciences, the Artificial Intelligence Enterprise for Scientific Discovery, and Frontiers of the Universe.
Oct 15, 2020... This crisis has shown me just how fragile our social systems are — from the ways we do business to the ways we interact with family and friends. We’ve seen our world change at a pace we couldn’t have envisioned before this pandemic struck. As a result, I’m more sensitive to how quickly the fabric of our lives can be disrupted. And I’m more keenly aware of how important it is to find solutions before the next major disruption happens. Whether we’re attempting to address climate change, the global energy crisis, or another emerging virus, scientists will, once again, be instrumental in charting the path forward.
Oct 22, 2020... The Midwest Region hosted its tenth annual Women for Science Luncheon, this time in a virtual format. Chaired by Midwest Regional Board member Rona Wolf and Bess Ekstein, the event honored Dr. Melissa Simon of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine with the Vision & Impact Award.
Dec 21, 2020... The Vera and Chaim Weizmann Honor Society hosted its first virtual event. The event began with three moving testimonials from Honor Society members Ruth Yancovich of Hartford, CT, Raymond Shwake of Washington, D.C., and Marie and Leo Gosser of Parkland, FL, who shared why they decided to make Weizmann part of their lasting legacies. Executive Committee member and Honor Society Co-Founder Alan Fischer offered greetings before introducing American Committee CEO Dave Doneson and Vice President of Personalized Philanthropy Stacy Sulman. Ms. Sulman moderated a discussion with Mr. Doneson about the Weizmann Institute’s latest breakthroughs and collaborations, its remarkable response to COVID-19, and more.
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