Author archive for BFHU Team

  • Dec172019

    WEBINAR: The Science of Happiness

    Hosted by Friends of the Hebrew University in Europe. Listen to Prof. Yoram Yovell talk about The Science of Happiness…

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  • Dec162019

    Get Ready for a New Periodic Table

    Are you ready for the future?  Back in 1869, Russia’s Dmitri Mendeleev began to classify the elements according to their chemical properties,…

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  • Dec122019

    Hebrew University Team Headed by Dr. Yael Bar-Zeev Finds Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes

    Smoking during pregnancy is one of the most significant risk factors for poor pregnancy outcomes.  In the United States, 10.7%…

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  • Dec102019

    Hebrew University International Masters of Public Health 2019

    The latest issue of our IMPH Alumni Newsletter for November 2019 is out. In this issue we feature the International MPH…

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  • Dec062019

    The Hebrew University in the Community

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem contributes to society first and foremost by realizing its two main goals—teaching and research. More…

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  • Nov272019

    Discovery by Hebrew University Scientists Could Revolutionize Chemotherapy

    New technique targets cancer cells and leaves healthy ones alone; Patients would receive less chemo and fewer side effects. Now, a…

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  • Nov262019

    The Hebrew University, VC fund looks to bring Jerusalem tech to Japanese companies

    Yissum, the technology transfer arm of the Hebrew University, forms a strategic partnership with Japanese VC fund Universal Materials Incubator…

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  • Nov252019

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem mourns … ‘In Memoriam, Barbara Mandel z”l’

    It is with a profound sense of loss that we share news of the passing of our dear friend, colleague…

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  • Nov222019

    Designer Babies? Selecting Embryos for Traits like Height and IQ is Still Far Off

    Hebrew University research finds genetic selection of embryos can increase IQ only by 2-3 points and contains hidden pitfalls. Ever…

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  • Nov212019

    Israeli startup launches chickpea protein products for dairy alternatives

    ChickP Ltd., a foodTech startup developing innovative plant proteins, launches a line of next-gen chickpea isolates especially designed for plant-based…

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