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Magnetic Surfaces Found to Steer Alzheimer’s-Linked Protein Growth
August 1, 2025 – A new study has found that the magnetic orientation of a surface can significantly affect the way certain proteins—specifically those associated
Hebrew University Signs Research and Academic Exchange Agreement with Leading Japanese Dental Institute
August 1, 2025 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) is proud to announce a new international agreement with the Faculty of Dentistry at the
Reviving 80-Year-Old Fungi Offers New Clues for Sustainable Agriculture, According to Hebrew University Researchers
July 31, 2025 – Reviving 80-year-old fungal pathogens from a museum collection and comparing them with current strains reveals how decades of pesticide use and
Airovation Technologies Awarded Top Honor in 2025 Hebrew University Asper Prize Competition
July 30, 2025 – Airovation Technologies claimed top honors in the 2025 “Hebrew University Rising Startup” competition, winning the esteemed Asper Prize along with a
Powering Up T Cells: A New Path in Cancer Immunotherapy
July 30, 2025 – A new study may pave the way for a new generation of cancer therapies—by training the body’s own immune system to
Cracking the Case: New Methods to Solve Complex Wildlife Crimes
July 30, 2025 – From poisoned vultures to poached gazelles, wildlife crime scenes rarely look like those on TV. Thanks to the work by Dr.
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AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
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AFHU LEAD
AFHU LEAD identifies, cultivates, and mentors the next generation of leaders for American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU). By engaging seasoned facilitators and brilliant Hebrew University researchers, AFHU LEAD connects future leaders to Israel’s premier research university, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Rimon Initiative
The Rimon Philanthropic Investment Initiative is a new, philanthropy-based venture creation engine from AFHU in partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Yissum, the university’s technology transfer company; and ASPER HUJI-Innovate, the university’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Igniting Impact
Supporting Social Initiatives at HU, is a new campaign from AFHU designed to propel social impact initiatives with a global outreach. By selecting the project that speaks to you, you will be able to identify, support, and follow your philanthropic impact.