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SARS-CoV-2 Protein Found to Spread Between Cells, Triggering Immune Attack on Healthy Cells
July 2, 2025 – SARS-CoV-2 protein can spread from infected to uninfected cells, triggering an immune response that mistakenly targets healthy cells, according to a
Open Sesame: New Drone Technology Developed by Hebrew University Detects Crop Stress
July 2, 2025 – A team of researchers led by Dr. Ittai Herrmann at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in collaboration with Virginia State University,
Why Foreign Companies Are Choosing GAAP Reporting Over IFRS Detailed in a New Hebrew University Study
July 2, 2025 – The reasoning behind why foreign firms listed in the United States choose U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) vs. International
Hebrew University Joins RobustifAI: A Horizon Europe Consortium to Advance Trustworthy Generative AI
July 2, 2025 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) is proud to announce its participation in RobustifAI, a groundbreaking Horizon Europe research consortium dedicated
Professor Eran Meshorer Elected to EMBO for Pioneering Work in Epigenetics
July 1, 2025 – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is proud to announce that Prof. Eran Meshorer has been elected as a member of the
Hebrew University and Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Establish Research Collaboration
June 30, 2025 – Despite these challenging times, two universities remain steadfast in the commitment to curing one of the world’s most deadly diseases. Recognizing
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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.
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.