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Weizmann in Focus, Episode 9: Inhale Your Way to Success
Weizmann in Focus, Episode 9: Inhale Your Way to Success

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Sep 27, 2019... Fall is here and school is back in session. In the ninth episode of Weizmann in Focus, CEO Dave Doneson shares a simple tip to help prepare for success this academic year. Weizmann Prof. Noam Sobel, who studies the olfactory system, found that people who inhaled when presented with a problem-solving task performed better than those who exhaled. So, the next time you’re faced with a difficult task, take a deep breath!

TAGS: Community, Brain, Neuroscience, Education, Senses, Philanthropy, Leadership

New Leadership at American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
New Leadership at American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

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Jan 22, 2020... NEW YORK, NY—January 22, 2020—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science has announced that David Teplow of Boston and Dr. Gladys Monroy of the Bay Area were elected National Chair and President, respectively, by the Board of Directors at its annual meeting. Mr. Teplow succeeds outgoing National Chair Ellen Merlo of New York, who has held the position since 2013. Dr. Monroy takes the helm from Mr. Teplow, who served as President since 2017.

TAGS: Community, Philanthropy, Leadership

Weizmann in Focus, Episode 7: Stopping a Deadly Skin Cancer
Weizmann in Focus, Episode 7: Stopping a Deadly Skin Cancer

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Jul 16, 2019... Summer is here! But more fun in the sun also increases our risk for skin cancer, including its deadliest form, melanoma. In the seventh episode of Weizmann in Focus, CEO Dave Doneson highlights a melanoma research breakthrough by Prof. Yardena Samuels, which could lead to “the ultimate personalized cancer therapy.”

TAGS: Community, Cancer, Cancer treatment, Philanthropy, Leadership, Immunotherapy

The 11<sup>th</sup> President of the Weizmann Institute of Science and Four New Vice Presidents Take Office
The 11<sup>th</sup> President of the Weizmann Institute of Science and Four New Vice Presidents Take Office

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/the-11th-president-of-the-weizmann-institute-of-science/

Dec 01, 2019... The new team (l-r): Profs. Roee Ozeri, Ziv Reich, Alon Chen, Irit Sagi, and Alon Harmelin
REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 1, 2019—The 11th president of the Weizmann Institute of Science, Prof. Alon Chen, took office on December 1, joined by four new vice presidents.
“The Weizmann Institute is a world-leading research institution that generates transformative knowledge and educates the scientists of tomorrow,” said Prof. Chen in his recent speech before the International Board at its annual meeting. “Our alumni embark on careers in high-tech and biotech and in academia, providing the foundations of Israel’s booming economy, just as Chaim Weizmann envisioned. As we reach the milestone of 70 years since the establishment of the Weizmann Institute, I believe it’s safe to say that we have indeed lived up to Chaim Weizmann’s expectations. Perhaps we have even exceeded them.” The full text of Prof. Alon’s speech can be found here.

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Weizmann in Focus, Episode 12: Heart Health for Humanity
Weizmann in Focus, Episode 12: Heart Health for Humanity

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/weizmann-in-focus-episode-12-heart-health-for-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.

TAGS: Community, Biochemistry, Biology, Philanthropy, Leadership

Weizmann in Focus, Episode 11: Time to Get Fit
Weizmann in Focus, Episode 11: Time to Get Fit

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/weizmann-in-focus-episode-11-time-to-get-fit/

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.

TAGS: Culture, Community, Biochemistry, Biology, Philanthropy, Leadership, Metabolism

Weizmann in Focus, Episode 8: A Game-Changing Malaria Vaccine
Weizmann in Focus, Episode 8: A Game-Changing Malaria Vaccine

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/weizmann-in-focus-episode-8-a-game-changing-malaria-vaccine/

Aug 28, 2019... Did you know that malaria kills about half a million people each year? In the eighth episode of Weizmann in Focus, CEO Dave Doneson explains how Weizmann is helping to fight this terrible disease. Using computer-based tools, PhD student Adi Goldenzweig developed a groundbreaking malaria vaccine in the lab of Dr. Sarel Fleishman. Because the vaccine is inexpensive to produce and does not require refrigeration, it has the potential to help millions of people in developing countries where the battle against malaria is particularly devastating.

TAGS: Community, Humanity, Immune system, Philanthropy, Leadership, Computers, Proteins

Weizmann in Focus, Episode 10: Setting Sail for Science
Weizmann in Focus, Episode 10: Setting Sail for Science

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/weizmann-in-focus-episode-10-setting-sail-for-science/

Oct 31, 2019... The ocean is one of the largest and most mysterious ecosystems on Earth. In the tenth episode of Weizmann in Focus, Dave Doneson describes the fascinating research of Weizmann Profs. Ilan Koren and Assaf Vardi who set sail aboard the Tara schooner to unlock some of these mysteries. They were among a select group of scientists who traveled thousands of kilometers across all the world’s oceans to advance research and increase environmental awareness. The research conducted on board the schooner yielded hundreds of scientific papers as well as a better understanding of the ocean ecosystem and how it impacts the entire planet.

TAGS: Community, Environment, Climate change, Water, Biochemistry, Earth, Philanthropy, Leadership

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

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/weizmann-in-focus-episode-13-special-update-on-coronavirus-research/

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.

TAGS: Technology, Community, Biochemistry, Biology, Virus, Philanthropy, Leadership, Vaccine

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Appoints James Konschnik Executive Director, Florida Region
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Appoints James Konschnik Executive Director, Florida Region

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/american-committee-for-the-weizmann-institute-of-science-appoints-james-konschnik-executive-director-florida-region/

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.

TAGS: Philanthropy, Leadership

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