Congratulations to Prof. Yinon Ben-Neriah on receiving the Israel Prize in the field of medical research! A great honor for The Lautenberg Center!
Today (Monday), Minister of Education Yoav Kisch announced that Prof. Yinon Ben-Neriah, a physician, immunologist, and leading cancer researcher, has been awarded the Israel Prize for Medical Research for the year (2025). The prize committee, chaired by Prof. Julio Weinstein, included members Prof. Ehud Grossman, Prof. Michal Laufer Pearl, and Prof. Itamar Raz. The committee […]
Congratulations to Dr. Yotam Drier for receiving the Israel Chowers Prize by the Israel Endocrine Society!
Congratulations to Dr. Yotam Drier for receiving the Israel Chowers Prize by the Israel Endocrine Society for his work on epigenomics of neuroendocrine tumors. Check out his team’s recent study: to the paper to Dr. Drier’s page
Congratulations to the winners of the IMRIC Young Researcher Paper Award Q4 2024!!
Congratulations to Mark Kournos from Prof. Ofer Mandelboim’s lab and Ester Davis from Dr. Yotam Drier’s lab for winning the IMRIC Young Researcher Paper Award Q4 2024! Our department takes great pride in this achievement. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Dr. Einat Cinnamon, Dr. Ilan Stein, Prof. Eli Pikarsky’s team and Oren Parnas’s team on their recent publication in the Journal of Hepatology!
Background and aims RORc-expressing immune cells play important roles in inflammation, autoimmune disease and cancer. They are required for lymphoid organogenesis and have been implicated in tertiary lymphoid structure (TLS) formation. TLSs are formed in many cancer types and have been correlated with better prognosis and response to immunotherapy. In liver cancer, some TLSs are […]
The Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research mourns the loss of our esteemed Emeritus Professor, David Naor
It is with a heavy heart that the Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research announces the passing of our esteemed Emeritus Professor, David Naor. Professor Naor spearheaded countless advances in his field, and his dedication to science can never be doubted. He will be missed.
Happy New Year from the Lautenberg Center!
Like every year, a toast was held in honor of Rosh Hashanah with the participation of department members. The Lautenberg Center extends its best wishes for a happy, safe, and successful new year to everyone!!
Congratulations to Professor Nir Friedman for presenting his artwork at the Diverse Voices exhibition!
Every scientist has a touch of artistry, but some excel at both! Congratulations to Prof. Nir Friedman for being selected among many to showcase his artwork at the Diverse Voices exhibition. Prof. Friedman, your creativity and dedication are truly inspiring to us all. Nir Friedman page
Congratulations to Professor Nir Friedman on receiving the prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grant!
His research integrates computational methods with hands-on lab work, focusing on the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis using liquid biopsies. Discover more about Professor Friedman’s lab and publications: To Friedman Lab
Congratulations to Prof. Michal Baniyash, Hadas Preiser, and Or Reuven on their recent paper published in Cancer Research Communications!
In the paper, The researchers present an illustrative model that unveils the pivotal role of MDSC-microbiota crosstalk in developing Colitis-Associated Cancer (CAC). Attached is the abstract: The intricate interplay of genetic and environmental factors can trigger chronic intestinal inflammation, accompanied by dysbiosis, and the activation and recruitment of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs). This process results […]
Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism 2024
