Meet the Technion’s new valedictorian in medicine
Now employed at Carmel Hospital, Dr. Mais Ali Saleh was valedictorian of her medical school class; says time management is her secret to success.
Abigail Klein Leichman, a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c from August 2010 until her retirement in March 2024, moved to Israel in 2007. She has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.
Now employed at Carmel Hospital, Dr. Mais Ali Saleh was valedictorian of her medical school class; says time management is her secret to success.
Israel researchers uncover secrets of how a certain white blood cell can flip from being a ‘good guy’ to a ‘bad guy’ in diseases with no current cure.
The prominent Israeli ophthalmologist talks about his groundbreaking advances in treating eyes, plus some boyhood misadventures.
Lead Israeli researcher seeks a partner for further research, and investigates how the new pre-clinical trials approach could heal other autoimmune diseases.
Find an eatery, follow a recipe, price groceries, calculate nutrition and donate leftovers with the help of blue-and-white smartphone apps.
The modern olive-oil industry in Israel is fairly young, but producers are seeing brilliant results and rising recognition.
‘All my life is about trying to combine between religious and not religious, community and culture,’ says Jerusalem community council CEO.
Matash crunches a variety of data to predict how a forest fire will spread and help authorities decide how best to fight it.
A novel Israeli invention, MilkSense, non-invasively measures how much milk an infant gets from the breast. A baby scale is included in the kit.
Invented in Israel, the hospital-grade bed can elevate a patient from a lying to a fully standing position — and all points in between.
The incoming dean of dance at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance says her motto is ‘Think globally and dance locally.’
The agreement is for the research, development and commercialization of antibody-based therapeutics for cancer immunotherapy.
‘Our vision is for Israel to lead the coming revolution of self-manufacturing,’ says Roy Keidar, CEO of the Reut Institute.
‘Shanti House is unique in the world,’ says founder Mariuma Klein. ‘First, it’s a home. When you go inside, the walls hug you.’
Made-in-Israel apps help you find a bus, taxi, parking spot and the fastest route to drive. They even check your tire pressure and alcohol intake.