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The Weizmann Institute’s first virtual Annual Impact Report

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February 20, 2023

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Weizmann Australia is pleased to share the Weizmann Institute of Science’s first virtual Annual Impact Report.

The report, which encompasses an overview of that which took place in 2022, features an introduction from President Professor Alon Chen, information covering the Institute’s grant success rate and Leiden ranking (8th in the world for scientific performance) to details of its latest exceptional scientific recruits and Honorary PhDs. You will also find updates on each of the important flagship projects, and a wonderful film showing renderings of the renovated Clore Garden of Science, which will be completed later this year.

Most importantly, it details the latest scientific breakthroughs and discoveries in 2022, related to climate, cancer, AI, immunology, physics and more, all ensuring the Institute’s place at the forefront of global science for the benefit of humanity.

Read the report at this link here: https://www.weizmann.ac.il/impact-report/ 

Watch Professor Chen’s video here: https://vimeo.com/790090090 

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