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Study Suggests Training Reduces Anxiety for Women with Restrained Eating Habits, Allowing Enjoyment of High-Calorie Foods
April 22, 2024 — Women who are restrained eaters to control their weight can still appreciate high-calorie foods with training to respond more flexibly to food cues, according to a new study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers published in the Journal of Food Disorders. Restrained eaters
Disease-Resistant Carp: Enhancing Gefilte Fish Quality
April 18, 2024 — According to a new study led by Prof. Lior David from the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem focusing on the common carp—a widely produced fish in the aquaculture industry and often the main ingredient in the Passover dish, gefilte fish—selective
New Approach that Reveals the Evolution of Ancient Ocean Oxygenation Developed by Hebrew University and U.S. Researchers
April 12, 2024 — A new approach to reconstruct the increase of oxygen in ancient marine environments using Uranium-lead (U-Pb) dating of dolomite rocks to detect signals of oxygenation has been developed by a team of researchers led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The findings have
New Drug Delivery System Developed by Hebrew University Researchers Simultaneously Delivers Diverse Therapeutic Agents in a Single Carrier
April 12, 2024 — A new drug delivery system that overcomes previous limitations in delivering diverse therapeutic compounds in a single carrier has been developed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers. According to the new study published in Cell Press, the innovative drug delivery system
Three Hebrew University Researchers Awarded Prestigious Research Grants by the European Research Council
April 12, 2024 — The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) is thrilled to announce that three of its esteemed faculty members, Professor Maren R. Niehoff, Professor Nathan (Nati) Linial, and Professor David Kazhdan, have been awarded prestigious research grants by the European Research Council
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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.