Hebrew University News

New drug delivery system. Research uncovers innovative technology, which utilizes switchable peptide-stabilized emulsions, allowing for the simultaneous transport of both water-soluble and water-insoluble compounds in one carrier. By overcoming previous limitations, this advancement has the potential to revolutionize drug delivery, offering enhanced treatment efficacy with minimized side effects.   A new study led by Prof. …

Drug Delivery Innovation: Multifunctional System Based on Switchable Peptide-Stabilized Emulsions Read More »

  Professor Maren R. Niehoff, Max Cooper Chair of Jewish Thought in the Faculty of Humanities, at Hebrew University, has secured the grant for her research on the interface between Judaism and Greco-Roman culture, with a particular focus on the influence of Rome. Her work delves into how Judaism evolved within the Roman Empire from …

Three researchers from the Hebrew University have been awarded prestigious research grants by the European Research Council (ERC) Read More »

Non-invasive method to assess chickpea water status, providing farmers with an effective tool for optimizing irrigation schedules and potentially enhancing the sustainability of chickpea farming! This approach has the capacity to revolutionize chickpea management by not only increasing crop yields but also improving water efficiency. The implications extend beyond the farm, impacting global food security …

Enhancing Chickpea Irrigation Efficiency, Yield and Sustainability Read More »

Prof. Haim Sompolinsky of the Hebrew University and Harvard University has been awarded the Brain Prize for 2024, the largest and most prestigious international prize in neuroscience.   Prof. Haim Sompolinsky a physicist and neuroscience researcher at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Neuroscience (ELSC) at the Hebrew University and Professor at the Center …

Prestigious 2024 Brain Prize Awarded to Hebrew University’s Prof. Haim Sompolinsky by Lundbeck Foundation Read More »

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is honored to announce that three of its esteemed faculty members have been awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for their outstanding professional achievements. These recipients, both past and present faculty members, represent the university’s commitment to excellence in research, education, and innovation.   Prof. Asher Cohen, president of the Hebrew …

Hebrew University of Jerusalem Celebrates Three Israel Prize Recipients Among Its Faculty Read More »

New study indicates that mushroom extract might demonstrate superior efficacy compared to chemically synthesized psilocybin, especially in stimulating neuroplasticity and promoting the development of new connections between nerve cells—an essential attribute. This discovery unveils potential applications for addressing conditions such as depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia.   A new study led by Orr Shahar, a PhD …

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Natural Mushroom Compounds to Address Psychiatric Disorders Read More »

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem awarded the Israel Prize in the field of Solidarity (Arvut Hadadit) for her tireless work to raise awareness and acknowledgement to the crimes committed by Hamas on and following October 7th against Israeli women, children, men and families. Elkayam-Levy established the “Civil Commission on October 7th …

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy Awarded the Israel Prize for her Work to Raise Awareness of Hamas’ Crimes Against Humanity against Israeli Women, Children, Men, and Families Read More »