The Weizmann Institute was Ilana and Pascal Mantoux’s first venture into philanthropy in 2008, and their giving has continued at a steady pace over the years. Spearheading programs focused on cancer, stem cells, clinical collaboration, and the establishment of the Ilana and Pascal Mantoux Institute for Bioinformatics—a pillar of the Grand Israel National Center for Personalized Medicine—the couple’s enthusiasm for science has been the engine behind exciting discoveries achieved by research teams in every corner of the Weizmann campus.
Continuing their tradition of transformative generosity, Ilana and Pascal Mantoux recently made a new commitment that will enable the construction of a building serving as the headquarters for the Weizmann Institute’s campus-wide program in artificial intelligence (AI). The couple’s staged gift will establish the foundation of a state-of-the-art facility designed to increase the potential of AI to accelerate, broaden, and deepen research across every scientific discipline while driving the development of real-world applications.
“We feel privileged to be able to support great scientific endeavors, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute toward creating a better future for generations to come,” says Ilana, adding that the warm friendship the couple has established with members of the Institute community gives them a sense of purpose. “We consider ourselves goodwill ambassadors of the Weizmann Institute. We are excited to see how the new building will house the concentrated talent and infrastructure needed to speed progress in AI-empowered science, thereby increasing the Institute’s global impact.”
“The new AI building will provide a hub for the people and systems necessary for Weizmann scientists to maximize the power of current AI tools while generating new and improved applications,” says Prof. Roee Ozeri, Vice President for Development and Communications. “Work done in this new facility will push the boundaries of knowledge and generate breakthroughs across virtually all scientific domains, and we are very grateful to Ilana and Pascal for their support.”
