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Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the future of humanity.
May 04, 2023... Food security and climate change - Weizmann Institute researchers are working on improving the world's major crops in order to feed the world's growing population. At this critical point for planet Earth, the role of science and its ability to provide transformative scientific solutions to our planet’s most pressing crisis is pivotal. Weizmann Institute scientists are tackling core issues affecting climate change and are engaged in sustainability research that is driven by an unprecedented sense of urgency. For the future of humanity
https://weizmann-usa.org/blog/cancer-treatments-see-new-gains-from-car-t-cell-discovery/
Jul 21, 2023...
What once was seen as an incurable disease has been given a 90% remission rate in initial treatment trials.
Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow cancer with a historic prognosis of only two years. That is until a CAR T treatment was developed to target the cancerous mutations that make it so deadly. While this specific use of CAR T treatment is making new headlines, it builds upon the decades-old discovery made by Prof. Zelig Eshhar at our very own Weizmann Institute of Science.
https://weizmann-usa.org/blog/2023-impact-report-resilience-and-renewal/
Jan 29, 2024... As we reflect upon the achievements and challenges of 2023, we are grateful for your unwavering support of the Weizmann Institute of Science and the American Committee. This year’s Weizmann Institute Impact Report highlights scientific accomplishments over the past year, alongside vivid portraits of a research community coming together to rebuild, strengthen, and uplift the wider Israeli society following the devastating attacks of October 7.