Hebrew University updates
The Hebrew University Congratulates Prof. Yinon Ben-Neriah on Winning the Israel Prize for his Groundbreaking Research in Cancer
25 March, 2025
March 25, 2025 – AFHU joins the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in congratulating Prof. Yinon Ben-Neriah on being awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for his groundbreaking contributions to cancer research.
The Hebrew University Congratulates Prof. Yinon Ben-Neriah on Winning the Israel Prize for his Groundbreaking Research in Cancer
24 March, 2025
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Yinon Ben-Neriah of the Faculty of Medicine on being awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for his groundbreaking contributions to cancer research.
Potential Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs Revealed
20 March, 2025
A new study led by Dr. Hilla Chen from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at Hebrew University, recently published in Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, offers new hope for the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs. The research highlights the potential benefits of paricalcitol, a second-generation vitamin D analog, in addressing renal secondary hyperparathyroidism (RHPT) and proteinuria—two critical complications of CKD.
Hebrew University Congratulates Its Alumni – Founders of WIZ – on a Historic Achievement
19 March, 2025
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Hebrew University alumni Assaf Rappaport, Ami Lotbek, and Yinon Costica on achieving the largest exit in Israel’s history with the acquisition of WIZ by Google!
Rappaport, Lotbek, and Costica are all proud graduates of the Hebrew University, with Lotbek also holding a master’s degree from the School of Engineering and Computer Science. We take immense pride in your achievement.
Stormy Rains in the Sahara Offer Clues to Past and Future Climate Changes
18 March, 2025
New research reveals that heavy precipitation sourced from the Atlantic ocean, are the primary drivers of present-day lake filling in the northwestern Sahara. The study finds that only the most intense and prolonged precipitation events trigger lake-filling episodes, challenging long-standing assumptions about past climate conditions in the region. These findings suggest that projections of enhanced rainfall intensity and frequency in the Sahara could potentially reshape water availability in the desert.