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BOG convocation: BOG ConvocationLeading lawyers, philosophers, scientists, philanthropists among 10 honorary doctorates recipients at Hebrew University
This year's Board of Governors meetings features several special events to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Hebrew University and the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel.
The image on the above phone's screen is a simulated breast tumor, shown in red. (Photo courtesy of Boris Rubinsky, UC Berkeley)Hebrew University, Berkeley Researchers Develop Method for Transmitting Medical Images Via Cell Phones
A process to transmit medical images via cellular phones that has been developed by a Hebrew University of Jerusalem researcher has the potential to provide sophisticated radiological diagnoses and treatment to the majority of the world’s population lacking access to such technology.
Five HU ResearcherFive Young Hebrew University Scientists Win First Competitive EU Grants
Five young Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists have been awarded five-year research grants under the European Union’s first competition for outstanding starting independent investigators. The amount awarded to the five Hebrew University winners totals 6,380,000 euros.
Wolf PrizeTwo Hebrew U Researchers Awarded 2008 Wolf Prize in Medicine
Two Hebrew University researchers, Prof. Howard Cedar and Prof. Aharon Razin, have been awarded the 2008 Wolf Prize in Medicine for their fundamental contributions to the control of gene expression and cancer research. The Wolf Prize is awarded annually to outstanding scientists and artists, ''for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among peoples, irrespective of nationality, race, color, religion, sex, or political view.''
HU President Prof. MagidorProf. Magidor Participates in UN Conference on Global Climate Change
Hebrew University of Jerusalem President Prof. Magidor is among presidents of some 25 leading research universities from around the world who are participating this week in New York City at the third meeting of the United Nations Secretary General's Global Colloquium of University Presidents. The colloquium is dealing with issues related to global climate change.
The Hebrew University is the only Israeli university represented at the meeting.
Prof. Engelberg-KulkaDiscovery of Communication Between Bacteria May Lead to New Class of Antibiotics.
The discovery by Hebrew researchers, headed by Prof. Engelberg-Kulka of a new communicaiton factor that enables bacteria to "talk" to eahother. and causes their death could have significant consequences leading to development of a new class of antibiotic medications.
University mourns passing of Samuel Rothberg
Samuel Rothberg, a key architect of the American Jewish community’s relationship with Israel who, as both a philanthropist and business leader, played a major role in the nascent state’s economic and scientific development, died in Peoria, Illinois on Saturday July 7. He was 97.
