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The Biochip Built for the Next Pandemic
A new tool developed by the Weizmann Institute of Science could help prepare us for the next viral threat. In 2020, as scientists around the world were racing to understand COVID-19, Professor Roy Bar-Ziv and his team at the Weizmann Institute of Science...
From the Volcanic Crater to the Lab: A Lesson in Survival
Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have discovered how organisms thrive at temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius. “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative,” wrote H. G. Wells. This principle – that survival requires change – was mastered...
Turning the Tumour’s Shield into a Sword
New research at the Weizmann Institute of science shows a new class of immune-activating molecules can awaken anti-tumour immunity by targeting the tumour’s own defences. Immunotherapy, which harnesses our body’s own immune system to fight cancer, has revolutionised...
Domination over Nature
New research quantifying wildlife has revealed the human impact – that human movement is 40 times greater than that of all land animals combined; livestock biomass up 400% and wild mammals down 70% over the past two centuries. Wolves roaming the Mongolian steppes...
Bacteria on the Brain
Weizmann researchers, together with Beilinson and Rambam physicians, have revealed that diverse bacteria reside within brain tumours, potentially affecting treatment efficacy and even patients’ survival. Like a bouncer guarding the entrance to an exclusive nightclub,...
The Hidden Waters That Shape the Ocean – and the Climate
A Weizmann researcher has uncovered previously undocumented impact of coastal aquifers on ocean chemistry. We have gone to the bottom of the ocean to study how its chemistry shapes our planet’s climate, even chasing lava-spewing underwater volcanoes to do it. But it...
Flagship Projects
The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel is an internationally acclaimed research leader that is making huge contributions towards humanity’s collective scientific and medical knowledge.
In a bid to support Weizmann scientists’ work, different flagship initiatives have been established, each helping to push the boundaries of science and move humanity forward.
Environmental Sustainability
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute are making great strides in understanding the causes, impacts and possible solutions to climate change. This flagship project focuses on bringing together the best minds to intensify scientific research and discovery to fuel innovation and lead to sustainable solutions that will protect our planet’s future.
Brain and Neural Science
This Weizmann Institute of Science flagship project is designed to fast-track neuroscience research with a key goal of revealing new understandings of the brain and pave the way towards treatments and cures of neurological diseases and disorders.
Frontiers of the Universe
This unique flagship project focuses on high-impact areas in astrophysics, cosmology and particle physics research, potentially revealing new insights into how the universe was born and where it might be heading.
Artificial Intelligence
Weizmann’s Artificial Intelligence Enterprise for Scientific Discovery flagship project will give Weizmann researchers greater access to AI expertise and infrastructure, facilitate global partnerships and empower scientists from every discipline to utlise AI to achieve cutting-edge breakthroughs.
Achievements
Advancing Technology
Weizmann’s research into advanced technology is immense and acts as a time line for technology’s evolution.
Enriching Education
Science education is a core endeavour of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Protecting Our Planet
Providing solutions to our planet’s environmental challenges is part of Weizmann’s business.
Improving Health and Medicine
Pioneers in research that has led to better health and medicine world-wide, with nearly half the life science research at the Weizmann being focussed on cancer.
Exploring the Physical World
Although over the centuries we have learned much about our physical world, from the earth below to the stars above, there are still many mysteries to uncover.
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PLAN A VISIT
Visitors are warmly welcomed at the Weizmann Institute of Science, and tours are available from Institute staff by advance request.
Personalised visits can also be arranged, guiding you to particular locations of interest – whether you would like to visit the laboratories, speak with particular scientists or learn more about certain research undertaken at the Institute.
To organise a visit, please contact Weizmann Australia.