Weizmann Compass

Using magnetic measurements captured by a NASA satellite, Weizmann Institute astrophysicists have given us a more complete picture of the red-eyed gas giant.

Weizmann Institute scientists have determined that a plant-based diet could generate far more protein per acre than the current animal-based diet on which most of the world depends.

Prof. Naama Barkai won the Rothschild Prize in Life Sciences for her innovative work in systems biology, and Prof. Yaron Silberberg won the Rothschild Prize in Physical Sciences and Chemical Sciences for his groundbreaking research in optical physics.

“Miracles sometimes occur, but one has to work terribly hard for them,” said Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s first President and Founder, Weizmann Institute.

The Sagol Institute for Longevity Research will explore a vast range of factors that are associated with extending the human life span.

PhD student Chen Attias is currently developing algorithms to analyze massive and complex datasets—otherwise known as ‘big data.’

Prof. Jehuda Reinharz became the new Chairman of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute on January 1.

The Teplow family, led by Ted and his son David Teplow, has advanced the legacy of Dewey Stone through its own special connection to the Weizmann Institute.

Dr. Assaf Gal is exploring how tiny, unicellular creatures can build precisely ordered and complex structures—playing a pivotal role in the marine ecosystem and in the global carbon cycle.

Dr. Efrat Shema has devised a revolutionary technique that zeros in on histone proteins, which help dictate how stem cells differentiate and how cancer cells avoid chemotherapy.

Academic stewardship is needed to ensure that AI progress will lead us toward utopia rather than a dystopian world in which we humans are booted from the driver’s seat and lose control of our collective future.

At the Weizmann Institute, a key position in this team is that of a staff scientist: researchers with doctoral-level training and in many cases, prestigious postdoctoral fellowships under their belts.

The Maurice Lévy Research Fellow Chair in Science Teaching was established during the 2017 International Boad, with Dr. Yael Shwartz of the Department of Science Teaching as its first incumbent.

The closing gala of the 69th Annual General Meeting of the International Board focused on the longtime support and friendship of the William Davidson Foundation, marking its most recent gift for iScience.

Dame Vivien Duffield presented the Sir Charles Clore Prize to Dr. Merav Parter, who recently joined the Department of Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics.

The Azrieli will fund cutting-edge work on Fragile X syndrome conducted by Prof. Irit Sagi.