Newsletter

December 2020

Be Part of the Next Big Idea

NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY

Anti-Aging

Those in search of the Fountain of Youth take note! TAU researchers found that they can reverse the aging process using hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT) in healthy adults. The research shows it can stop the aging of blood cells, which grow younger as the treatments progress. READ MORE

Killing Corona

Turn on the (LED) lights and kill the Coronavirus in less than 30 seconds! Researchers at TAU’s School of Mechanical Engineering found that the disease can be killed efficiently, quickly, and cheaply using LED lights at different wavelengths. READ MORE

No Hearing Loss

A joint study between researchers at TAU in collaboration with the Galilee Medical Center has found no evidence of damage to the auditory system as a result of COVID-19. READ MORE

Art and Landscape

Tel Aviv is known for its legendary public art and while street art is the city's main claim to fame, there are famous sculptures across the city streets and gardens. Many of the best can be seen on TAU's campus. Since you can't travel, we invite you to take a tour of the eye-catching sculptures in Tel Aviv: SEE MORE

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

TAU alum Inbal Kreiss is leading the Israeli space industry and forging a new path for all Israeli women. Kreiss is currently the head innovator at the Systems Missiles and Space Divisions of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Dark Future of Cybersecurity

Thursday, January 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Eastern time

Featuring Menny Barzilay, Chief Technology Officer, The Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center, Tel Aviv University. Register here

Cinema and Media

Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 12 noon Eastern time

The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television Dean's International Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Yael Levy and Professor Henry Jenkins, University of Southern California. Register here

Save the Date

Thursday, January 21, 2021

A fireside chat with TAU alumnus Ynon Kreiz, CEO of Mattel.

PLANNED GIVING

Let your legacy leave a lasting impact on Tel Aviv University by including American Friends of Tel Aviv University in your will, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or trust, you can ensure that your legacy will fuel scholarship, research, and innovation across the University for years to come. For more information contact us at (212) 742-9049, jyoung@aftau.org or click here.