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European Committee of the
Weizmann Institute of Science

From the Chairman’s desk

«It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of ECWIS, the European Committee of the Weizmann Institute of Science. We are a non-profit organization, dedicated to furthering the development of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel.

History has repeatedly shown that curiosity-driven research leads to unexpected breakthroughs and has a meaningful long-term impact on all of us. Our goal is to enable such scientific research and raise financial means to support the work of our scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, for the future of humanity.

This website aims to share with you a glimpse of the broad and fascinating science that comes from the Weizmann Institute. Through this website, I invite you to step into a magical journey. A journey in the footsteps of human curiosity, passion and knowledge, a journey to learn and come closer to understanding the mysteries of life and the secrets of the universe.

Thank you and enjoy the WOW – Wonders Of Weizmann Institute of Science.»

Bob Drake, Chair of ECWIS and Vice Chair of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science

Bob Drake

Chair of the International Board and Chair of the European Committee, Weizmann Institute of Science

 

New Scientists

The Weizmann Institute is dedicated to discovering, recruiting, and nurturing outstanding scientists across all research domains. There are no hiring limits or quotas by discipline — the sole criterion is excellence.

Read more about our twelve new Weizmann scientists who are harnessing their curiosity to explore life and exact sciences.

23 Sep, 2026

Blame Evolution for Your Bad Knees

Why do humans get joint disease while other great apes remain agile into old age? The same evolutionary changes that made us human may also have left us with fragile joints

22 Sep, 2026
Dr. Shai Zilberzwige-Tal explores how RNA and proteins communicate to orchestrate bacterial defense systems—from single cells to communities
22 Sep, 2026
The ultra-fast MRI of Prof. Noam Shemesh
22 Sep, 2026
Dr. Gil Schwarts is developing digital tools to improve communication between math teachers and students
22 Sep, 2026
Dr. Roey Schurr constructs models of human cognition to uncover how the brain’s architecture shapes each person’s unique cognitive style
22 Sep, 2026
Dr. Tamar Rott Shaham is demystifying AI neural networks
14 Sep, 2026
Dr. Tom Manovitz uses precision laser systems to trap and manipulate atoms, shedding new light on quantum phenomena
14 Sep, 2026
Prof. Ehud Hrushovski uses logical frameworks to unlock mathematical mysteries
14 Sep, 2026
Dr. Nir Galili investigates how a ‘mineral archive’ chronicles ancient climate
13 Sep, 2026
Weizmann Institute researchers discover that transient intestinal inflammation can leave irreversible changes in the gut lining, leading to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The findings point…
13 Sep, 2026
XENONnT offers an unprecedented glimpse into one of nature’s rarest interactions. Project member Prof. Ranny Budnik of the Weizmann Institute of Science: “We have entered an era in which we can see t…
13 Sep, 2026
How many viruses does it take to launch an infection? Scientists have discovered the cellular threshold that can determine whether a herpesvirus becomes active or lies dormant
12 Sep, 2026
A new AI model, called Brain-IT, can “read” your brain activity and reconstruct what you see with striking speed and accuracy