The Lautenberg Center Says Goodbye to Our Amazing Administrative Manager, Moriah Sapir

The Lautenberg Center came together to say goodbye to Moriah Sapir, our amazing administrative manager. Moriah took care of every detail in the center with dedication, warmth, and endless professionalism — always looking out for every PI and every student. She led countless initiatives, including building and driving the Lautenberg website, organizing unforgettable retreats, and […]
Congratulations to Prof. Yotam Drier on receiving tenure and the degree of Associate Professor at the Hebrew University

The IMRIC community is delighted to congratulate Prof. Yotam Drier on receiving tenure and being promoted to Associate Professor at the Hebrew University. Mazal Tov, Yotam! Wishing you continued success — we are all looking forward to your refreshed return 🙂
Happy New Year from the Lautenberg Center

In honor of Rosh Hashana, the department gathered for a celebratory toast to welcome the new year together.We send heartfelt wishes for a happy, healthy, and peaceful year to all. This year’s celebration was significant as we marked the 90th birthday of Prof. Chaim Brautbar, honoring his extraordinary contributions to science, medicine, and generations of […]
Congratulations to Dr. Oded Shamriz, Zahala Bar-On, Or Reuven, Prof. Michael Berger, and Prof. Michal Baniyash on their recent publication in the Journal of Clinical Immunology!

The Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research proudly congratulates Dr. Oded Shamriz, Zahala Bar-On, Or Reuven, Prof. Michael Berger, and Prof. Michal Baniyash on the publication of their groundbreaking study, titled “β-Actin Deficiency in Baraitser-Winter Syndrome Type 1 Disrupts T-Cell Function and Immune Regulation: Implications for Targeted Therapy in Actinopathies”, in the Journal of […]
Huge Congratulations to Prof. Carlos Caldas and Prof. Alex Sigal on Receiving Prestigious OR Grants!

We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Prof. Carlos Caldas and Prof. Alex Sigal, who have each been awarded significant OR grants. Well done! Read more about the OR grant
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Shlomo Elias to our Center!

Dr. Shlomo Elias, a hematologist at Hadassah Medical Center and head of the hospital’s Immunotherapy Center, has officially joined our Center.We’re excited about the growing strength of our community and the new opportunities this collaboration will bring.
Lautenberg Center’s Annual Shacknai Award 2025, Symposium In Memory of Prof. David Naor

We are pleased to invite you to The Lautenberg Center’s Annual Shacknai Award Conference 2025, held in memory of Prof. David Naor. Date: June 22nd, 2025 Time: 08:00–18:00 Location: Magid Hall, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University, Ein Karem Campus View the full program: Click here to see the conference program Please note: Entry is […]
Congratulations to Prof. Michael Berger and Dr. Omri Yosef on Their Recent Publication in Nature Communications

The Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research is proud to congratulate Prof. Michael Berger and Dr. Omri Yosef on the publication of their groundbreaking study, titled “Metabolic reprogramming driven by Ant2 deficiency augments T cell function and anti-tumor immunity in mice,” in Nature Communications. In this study, the researchers reveal how loss of the […]
Congratulations to Prof. Rami Aqeilan and Prof. Michael Berger on Their Recent Publication in Trends in Immunology

The Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research extends its warm congratulations to Prof. Rami Aqeilan and Prof. Michael Berger on the publication of their latest review article, titled “Causes and Consequences of T Cell DNA Damage,” now available in Trends in Immunology. This important work highlights the unique vulnerability of T cells to genomic […]
Congratulations to Prof. Yinon Ben-Neriah on being awarded the Israel Prize!

The Lautenberg Center was very proud to see our Prof. Ben-Neriah awarded the Israel Prize yesterday, on Independence Day 2025. Keep making us proud and happy! https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001509145&responsive=true