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UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA'S LATEST NEWS
We look forward to welcoming you to
The 51st Meeting of the Board of Governors
Israeli Friends of the University of Haifa Appoints New President

(l-r) Eliana Dan, CEO of the Israeli Friends Association, Joel Feldschuh, and President Ron Robin. 

Brigadier General (Ret.) Joel Feldschuh has been appointed the new President of the Israeli Friends Association of the University of Haifa. Feldschuh is a seasoned businessman and distinguished military leader. Over the course of his prestigious career, he has held senior positions in both the public and private sectors in diverse fields including the tech industry, commerce, communications, transportation, aviation and defense. He served as Director General of the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority, CEO of El Al Airlines, CEO of Nesher Israeli Cement Industries, and CEO of Champion Motors. In the Israeli Air Force (IAF), he held a series of high-ranking positions: founder and commander of the second F-15 squadron, Chief of IAF Intelligence and Chief of Human Resources and Administration. In addition to his outstanding business career, Feldschuh is actively involved in social outreach and non-profit organizations, serving as chairman and board member of educational, medical and scientific organizations. SHORT BIO
Joel Feldschuh

"Our nation's strength lies in science and research, and the state of Israel's prosperity depends on them. I am proud to be an alumnus of the University of Haifa and be part of its scientific and social mission."

Ha'aretz Article Features Two UofH Scientists on Five Israeli Studies Destined for Breakthroughs

Dr. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) and Dr. Tal Luzzatto-Knaan (Department of Marine Biology) were featured in a recent Ha'aretz article (in Hebrew) about Israeli researchers who are developing groundbreaking discoveries that will benefit humanity.
Dr. Shani Stern

The Shani Stern's Lab for Precision Disease Modeling is one of a few in the world applying electrophysiology to study the behavior of induced stem cells from patients with neurological disorders for drug discovery. Her team is also developing algorithms for predicting the effect of drug response in patients with psychiatric disorders such as bipolar and schizophrenia. READ ON (Hebrew)
Dr. Tal Luzzatto-Knaan

Dr. Tal Luzzatto-Knaan and her team at the Functional Metabolomics Lab are exploring the chemical substances produced by algae to defend itself. They believe that these substances may be applied for diverse applications – from drugs and antibiotics to eco-friendly fertilizers. READ ON (Hebrew)
University of Haifa welcomes San Francisco Mayor and delegates of the San Francisco Mission to Israel

President Ron Robin greeted a mission led by San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and over 30 business and community leaders, who travelled to Israel to mark the 50th anniversary of the San Francisco-Haifa Sister City relationship. During the visit, delegation members heard about the University of Haifa's role in the downtown revitalization initiative from the Academic Director of the Technological City Campus, Prof. Shuly Wintner (Department of Computer Science) and Dr. Advocate Inbal Rivlin, Head of Strategy and Development for the Haifa Municipality. Participants also met with students from the Leaders of the Future Program, promoting first generation students. 
London N. Breed
San Francisco Mayor

“Our two cities have a lot in common, from evolving technology industries, prominent educational institutions, and a rooted culture that is rich in diversity. It was an honor to meet University of Haifa’s President, Prof. Ron Robin, to learn about ways we can collaborate on climate action, and share the efforts underway to revitalize Haifa and San Francisco’s downtowns. This exchange of ideas is vital to our respective economic futures and an example of the importance of San Francisco's longstanding relationship with Haifa.”
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