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Counting Chromosomes to Cure Cancer
Professor Uri Ben-David and his team have uncovered cancer cell findings that may advance treatment for the disease. The team extensively examined the characteristics of aneuploid cells, which have an abnormal number of chromosomes, and says that their findings may reveal targets for new cancer treatments. A significant portion of cancer cells are aneuploid, and the study discovered that aneuploidy increases the sensitivity of cancer cells to certain types of anticancer drugs. READ MORE
Early Diagnosis for Parkinson's Disease
Researchers at TAU led by Professor Uri Ashery have developed a new method for detecting protein aggregation in cells, a hallmark of Parkinson's disease. The new technology can enable diagnosis up to 20 years before the first motor symptoms appear, facilitating treatment or even prevention of the disease, which is currently incurable. The technology may also be adapted for early diagnosis of other neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. The research was supported in part by the Aufzien Family Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease. READ MORE
Siege on Masada: Weeks, Not Years
The Roman siege of Masada lasted a few weeks, not several years, according to researchers from TAU's Institute of Archaeology who have dispelled a widespread myth. They used a range of modern technologies, including drones, remote sensing, and 3D digital modeling, to generate the first objective, quantified analysis of the Roman siege system at Masada. Their findings indicate that, contrary to a legend that the siege lasted for three years, the Roman army’s siege of Masada in 73 CE lasted no more than a few weeks. READ MORE and WATCH THE RESEARCH VIDEO
We'll Stay in Tonight, Thanks
A new study from TAU's Wise Faculty of Life Sciences has revealed that vultures, much like humans, experience changes in movement habits and social relationships as they age. Young vultures frequently move between roosting sites and “hang out a lot with their friends.” In old age, however, vultures scale back on socializing, preferring to “stay home.” The study, which involved 142 Eurasian griffon vultures in Israel, is among the few to shed light on the behavioral changes in aging animals in the wild. READ MORE
UPCOMING EVENT
Never Again Is Now: A Benefit Evening
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Boca Raton, FL
A benefit in support of Tel Aviv University's law clinics helping Holocaust survivors and Israelis impacted by October 7th and the ongoing war
Featuring a firsthand account from Holocaust survivor Anita Karl in conversation with Leslie Benitah, Tel Aviv University Governor and Founder, The Last Ones; Professor Yishai Blank, Dean, Buchmann Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University; and Nava Dushi, PhD, a professor of Film and Media Studies at Lynn University's College of Communication and Design and TAU alum. Hosted by Marilyn Simon Weinberg & Jay Weinberg. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
Congratulations to Guy Franklin, TAU alum and founder of Israeli Mapped in New York, who was joined by 12 other leading Israeli entrepreneurs to ring the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, August 19. The Jerusalem Post said that the event marked "a significant moment for Israeli innovation in New York’s technology ecosystem." READ MORE
LIVING LEGACY
Plan your legacy and help build Israel's future. Now is the time to ensure that American Friends of Tel Aviv University is part of your estate planning, including drafting and updating your will with the appropriate legal language. Our bequest language is here. You can also review our online resources and ways that gifts can provide you with income. For more information, email jyoung@aftau.org.
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