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Israel's leading academic and research institution, serving 25,000 students from 90 countries.
Jerusalem
Joined July 2009
For a hundred years, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has been a home for extraordinary individuals—those who question, challenge conventions, and push boundaries. The innovators, the changemakers, the pioneers who carve new paths and ensure they remain open. It all began with
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A new drug candidate may change how we treat lung cancer. AVJ16, developed by PhD student Nadav Wallis and Prof. Joel Yisraeli, blocks a key cancer protein—halting tumor growth in preclinical tests without harming healthy cells. Published in @oncogenejournal. Read here:
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Researchers have discovered a promising new approach to lung cancer treatment. A small molecule called AVJ16 selectively blocks the cancer-driving protein IGF2BP1, halting tumor growth in preclinical...
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A rare glimmer of hope—& a warning. Corals in Israel’s Gulf of Aqaba survived 4 record heatwaves, including the most extreme event of 2024. Study by Na'ama-Rose Kochman & Prof. Maoz Fine urges urgent action to protect one of the last resilient reefs. Read here:
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New study reveals that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have withstood four consecutive and intensifying marine heat waves, including the world's most extreme 2024 event, without suffering mass bleachin...
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Think diamonds just sparkle? A new study by Prof. Ronen Rapaport & Dr. Boaz Lubotzky shows they can power next-gen quantum tech—capturing nearly all light from NV centers using a chip-based nanoantenna design. Featured in @aplquantum, this breakthrough brings real-world quantum
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Israeli and German scientists announced the development of a method to capture nearly all the light emitted by microscopic defects in diamonds - an advance that could make quantum devices faster.
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What if animals could help stop the next pandemic? Prof. Ran Nathan’s team developed a framework using real-time biologging to detect early signs of disease in wildlife—offering a powerful tool to prevent future outbreaks. Read Here:
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A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Joel Mokyr, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics. Prof. Mokyr, a distinguished graduate of the Hebrew University, completed his studies with honors in Economics and History. His groundbreaking
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The Hebrew University Celebrates 100 Years and Illuminates Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge (Gesher HaMeitarim) Ahead of the New Academic Year The Hebrew University of Jerusalem illuminated the iconic Chords Bridge (Gesher HaMeitarim) at the entrance to the city this evening (Saturday)
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EPISODE FOUR: Shared City What does coexistence look like in daily life? Explore @HebrewU’s model of shared society—one classroom, lab bench, and study session at a time. Sponsored by @AmFriendsHU Listen here: https://t.co/KP3JKB7MBa
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🎙️EPISODE THREE: A Thoroughly Hebrew University Hebrew University helped revive Hebrew—not just as a spoken tongue, but as a scientific language. Discover how HU reshaped education and national identity. Sponsored by @AmFriendsHU Listen here: https://t.co/O0X3b2u5Rl
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Hebrew University community welcomes Naama Kaufman-Fass on her appointment as the new CEO of the University. Prof. Tamir Sheafer, incoming President of the Hebrew University said: "On behalf of the University community, I thank Yishai for his exceptional work and his immense
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Older adults with disabilities are less likely to get basic preventive care—like flu shots, eye exams, and dental visits. But a new study by Dr. Sharona Tsadok Rosenbluth, Dr. Shmuli Bramli-Greenberg & Dr. Boaz Hovav shows that this gap shrinks—or even reverses—in countries that
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A new cross-national study reveals that older adults with disabilities are significantly less likely to receive preventive care, such as flu vaccinations, eye exams, and dental checkups. This gap...
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People around the world may speak different languages, but we all do it to the same rhythm. A new study led by Dr. @maya_inbar, Prof. @EitanGrossman & Prof. @AyeletLandau finds that speech across 48 languages follows the same 1.6-second beat, revealing a hidden universal of
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A global study of 48 languages shows that human speech follows a steady rhythm, with intonation units occurring every 1.6 seconds.
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🎙️EPISODE TWO: Overcoming Disease From malaria in 1925 to today’s battles with obesity and antibiotic resistance—@HebrewU scientists have been leading the fight. Sponsored by @AmFriendsHU Listen here: https://t.co/qHHwjIdX9P
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Could a virus be the secret weapon behind deadly fungal infections? A study by Dr. @ShlezingerLab, Dr. Marina Campos Rocha, Dr. Vanda Lerer & John Adeoye shows that targeting a hidden virus inside Aspergillus fumigatus could lead to more effective treatments. Read here:
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Researchers have discovered that a virus living inside the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus significantly boosts the fungus's ability to survive stress and cause severe infections in mammals.
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Quantum key distribution has long required flawless single-photon sources—hard and expensive to build. Now Yuval Bloom, Yoad Ordan & Prof. Ronen Rapaport demonstrate new ways to get better security with what we already have. Read here:
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A team of physicists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has made a breakthrough that could bring secure quantum communication closer to everyday use—without needing flawless hardware.
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Introducing The View From Mt. Scopus — a new podcast from @HebrewU, sponsored by @AmFriendsHU, exploring 100+ years of research, discovery, and impact. 🎙️EPISODE ONE: From Albert Einstein to Smart Greenhouses How HU is helping secure our food future and fight climate change.
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Think all bacteria in an infection are the same? Think again. Dr. @RayaRomm, Prof. Nathalie Balaban & team discovered bacterial “memory”—explaining why some treatments fail and pointing to smarter ways to fight infection. Read more:
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Hebrew University scientists say their 'Microcolony-seq' tool could lead to more precise targeting of antibiotics and vaccines and become a boon to public health
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We developed Microcolony-seq to study bacterial heterogeneity directly from human infections @CellCellPress We discovered hidden subpopulations with different survival strategies @BalabanLab @IlanRosenshine @MaskitBarMeir
https://t.co/9B3wEHpC5J
#Microbiology #Heterogeneity
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Congratulations to Prof. Ido Braslavsky from the @HUJIAgri on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the IBP International Seminar. The award was granted in recognition of his pioneering contribution to the understanding of the mechanisms and potential applications of
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After Oct. 7, many Israelis faced not just war—but waves of online hate. A new study by #HUJI's Dr. Dvora Shmulewitz & Prof. Mario Mikulincer finds that frequent exposure to hate speech is linked to higher PTSD symptoms—showing how digital trauma can deepen real-world wounds.
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In the chaotic weeks after October 7, social media feeds filled with grim images of violence – and, for many users, a torrent of anti-Israel and antisemitic abuse.
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