Professor Yehudit Bergman from the Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine has been announced winner of the Rappaport Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research. Yehudit is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of epigenetics (hereditable transmission of cellular memory) associated with DNA methylation, and the regeneration process, including in the field of intestinal infections. She has trained many outstanding researchers over the years and continues to makes an excellent contribution to promoting equal opportunities for male and female scientists including from minority groups.