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USAID Supports Biomedical Research, Science Training at Feinberg Graduate School of the  Weizmann Institute of Science
USAID Supports Biomedical Research, Science Training at Feinberg Graduate School of the Weizmann Institute of Science

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/usaid-supports-biomedical-research-science-training-at-feinberg-graduate-school-of-the-weizmann-institute-of-science/

Jan 13, 2015... Conferment of Degrees 2014, Feinberg Graduate School
NEW YORK, NY—January 13, 2015—The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science is pleased to announce the award of $700,000 by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) program to support student training at the Feinberg Graduate School (FGS) at the Weizmann Institute of Science, in Rehovot, Israel. The award, made to the Trustees of the Feinberg Graduate School, will help the school improve and develop instructional and research activities in genome-based biomedicine and other important academic programs.

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Gladys Monroy and Larry Marks Named Regional Co-Chairs of American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Gladys Monroy and Larry Marks Named Regional Co-Chairs of American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/gladys-monroy-and-larry-marks-named-regional-co-chairs-of-american-committee-for-the-weizmann-institute-of-science/

Dec 06, 2012... SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA—December 6, 2012—Dr. Gladys Monroy and her husband Charles L. "Larry" Marks, dedicated advocates for the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, have been appointed co-chairs of its Bay Area Region. They succeed Dr. Jay A. Levy, who has served as the region's chair for 10 years. In their new roles, Dr. Monroy and Mr. Marks will spearhead efforts to develop philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute of Science. Located in Israel, the Weizmann Institute is one of the world's top-ranking centers of multidisciplinary science research and graduate study.

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Scientists of Tomorrow Tour
Scientists of Tomorrow Tour

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/feature-stories/scientists-of-tomorrow-tour/

Apr 28, 2016... Six outstanding students from the Institute’s Feinberg Graduate School (FGS) traveled across the Atlantic for the second U.S. “Scientists of Tomorrow” tour. Three students, accompanied by Feinberg’s Director and Academic Secretary Dr. Ami Shalit, visited Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Boulder, and Chicago. Three others, joined by Kelly Avidan, the Institute’s Director of Resource Development and Secretary of the Association, went to Florida and New York.

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Weizmann Expert Speaks on Climate Change
Weizmann Expert Speaks on Climate Change

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/in-the-news/weizmann-expert-speaks-on-climate-change/

Jul 31, 2015... From left: Lee Brown of Oak Park, ACWIS national vice president/executive director, Prof. Emeritus Jonathan Gressel of Rehovot, Israel, speaker, and Sylvia Margolies of Winnetka, ACWIS associate director (Lee A. Litas / Pioneer Press)
More than 30 supporters of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science gathered at the home of Yadelle Sklare in Kenilworth on June 24 to hear professor emeritus Jonathan Gressel of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, speak on issues of climate change.

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Science for All: The Weizmann Institute: Science Literacy Leader
Science for All: The Weizmann Institute: Science Literacy Leader

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Mar 28, 2012... Children in front of the Science Mobile, which has been supported by Applied Materials, the Kennedy Leigh Charitable Trust, and the Naomi and Nehemia Cohen Foundation.
Stem cell research; droughts, floods, and other natural disasters; cell phone safety; energy-related issues such as hydraulic fracturing and nuclear plant regulation; organic versus conventional foods; ever-faster and more powerful technologies— these are just a few of the science-related subjects facing society today.

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

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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

Inaugural Women for Science Virtual Conference
Inaugural Women for Science Virtual Conference

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/feature-stories/inaugural-women-for-science-virtual-conference/

Mar 03, 2016... At the inaugural Women for Science virtual conference, guests watched a live video broadcast by Prof. Idit Shachar. Credit: Melanie Einzig
On Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science hosted the first Women for Science (W4S) virtual conference. Spanning four time zones and attracting over 100 participants, the conference linked attendees to the Weizmann Institute campus from seven video conferencing sites across the U.S. – New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, North Miami, FL, and Coral Gables, FL. Live from Rehovot, Prof. Idit Shachar, Head of the Department of Immunology and incumbent of the Dr. Morton and Anne Kleiman Professorial Chair, discussed the role of immune cells in health and disease.

TAGS: Community, Women, Philanthropy, Leadership

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

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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

September is Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/feature-stories/september-is-prostate-and-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-1/

Sep 22, 2015... September is both Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., prostate cancer is the most common cancer (after skin cancer) in men: about 1 in 7 will be diagnosed during his lifetime. However, as the American Cancer Society points out, prostate cancer is now quite treatable, and “most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die from it.” But there is still progress to be made: for example, current treatments can have undesirable side effects, such as erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.The situation with ovarian cancer is rather reversed. It is far less common – a woman’s risk of being diagnosed is about 1 in 75 – but has much lower survival rates, largely because it is difficult to detect until it has spread. The American Cancer Society reports that only 15% of ovarian cancers are found and treated at the crucial early stages. Development of a reliable way to diagnose ovarian cancer is vital, as is a greater understanding of its tendency to aggressively metastasize and resist treatment.  Fortunately, multiple research groups at the Weizmann Institute of Science are investigating prostate and ovarian cancers. Here are just some of their advances:

TAGS: Cancer, Cancer treatment, Philanthropy

The NextGen Initiative
The NextGen Initiative

https://www.weizmann-usa.org/news-media/video-gallery/the-nextgen-initiative/

Jun 07, 2016... Introducing NextGen, the American Committee's new initiative dedicated to inspiring the philanthropic leaders of tomorrow. The NextGen Committee recently held its inaugural “Science on Tap” event at City Winery in New York. This evening of science, networking, and wine tasting featured three stellar students from the Weizmann Institute's Feinberg Graduate School.

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