Weizmann Institute of Science and Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Clalit Health Services to Collaborate

Share this article

Weizmann Institute of Science and Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Clalit Health Services, recently signed a memorandum of understanding on a collaborative biomedical research initiative.

The ‘Schneider-Weizmann Center for Research on Child and Adolescent Health’ will be jointly established by the Weizmann Institute and Medical Center. The anticipated fields of research include oncology, neurology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nutrition and metabolism. Other fields of research may be agreed upon in the future.

The initiative arose from collaborative research activities with the participation of researchers from both institutions that led common interest in investigating processes of growth and development in children and youth, and of discovering new ways of preventing and treating diseases.

The two institutions will act together and separately to raise the funds needed to support this collaborative effort.

“The main mission of the Weizmann Institute of Science is basic science – that is driven by the scientists’ curiosity,” said Professor Alon Chen, President of the Weizmann Institute of Science.

“Many aim to better understand processes in nature, especially those in the human body, and experience has shown us that this sort of basic research can lead to the development of new medical technologies, drugs and methods of treatment. In the past few years, and now as we internalise the lessons of corona, we have put extra effort into shortening the bridge that connects scientific ideas to medical applications,” he said.

“It is important for scientists to learn from physicians about medical areas that need scientific attention. Creating collaborations between scientists and physicians can speed that transfer and enable all of us – researchers and doctors – to use our knowledge and abilities for the benefit of humanity.”

According to Professor Joseph Press, Director of Schneider Children’s Medical Center since it was founded, Schneider Medical Center has been known in the medical community in Israel and around the world for its diverse clinical expertise and its ground breaking research – which have led to international collaborations with top medical establishments.

“I am proud of these research activities, both in Israel and abroad; the innovative techniques we developed and our achievements over the years,” said Professor Press.

“I believe that research is what makes the difference between a good hospital and an excellent hospital; and I am certain that this connection between the Weizmann Institute of Science and Schneider Children’s Medical Center will lead to research into the development of new treatments that will give hope to numerous children around the world,” he concluded.

 

Share this article

Latest news

Sensing Fat

Sensing Fat

New research from the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals that the nervous system can sense fat tissue and that blocking this ability protects mice from metabolic disorders. Popular belief holds that our senses gather information only about the external world, but...

Food: Friend, Not Foe – New Study Explains Why

Food: Friend, Not Foe – New Study Explains Why

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have revealed the cellular network behind oral tolerance, the immune mechanism that enables us to eat food safely.  If we have an allergy to peanuts, strawberries or dairy, we are quick to blame our immune systems. But...

MRI Gets a Nano-Sized Upgrade

MRI Gets a Nano-Sized Upgrade

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have achieved an MRI resolution of one billionth of a metre, paving the way for the most detailed images of individual molecules ever produced. This new development will play a major role in the materials and pharmaceutical...

Beyond Words

Beyond Words

Weizmann Institute researchers have revealed that the melody of spoken English functions as a distinct language, with a vocabulary and rules of syntax.  The findings lay the foundation for an AI that will understand language beyond just words. The AI revolution, which...

All embroidery colours

All embroidery colours

AI-based technology developed in Dr Liat Keren's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science has shown it enables an unprecedented view of processes in body tissues. Artificial intelligence systems are working magic in many areas of the life sciences – they help decipher...