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U-M/Israeli Universities Partnership in Research

Making a World of Difference

When scientists work together, the impact of their partnership is greater than the sum of its parts.  You can be a part of our efforts to realize that promise.

The State of Israel is home to some of the world’s most advanced scientific research.  Scientists there are eager for more opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around the globe who share their passion and commitment.  The University of Michigan is a world-class research university and a leader in the life sciences.  Michigan has a proud track record of collaboration with scientists in Israel.

The U-M/Israeli University Partnership for Research capitalizes on this potential, connecting great minds across political boarders to confront some of humanity’s most serious health concerns.

Support for the Partnership creates scientific opportunities by:

• Fostering the international exchange of ideas
• Strengthening bonds between US/Israeli students and faculty
• Capitalizing on shared expertise and resources
• Inspiring progress across fields and markets
• Speeding progress toward new discoveries on diseases like colorectal cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes

The program recently announced its inaugural round of funding for two breakthrough projects:

• Dr. Stephen Gruber, U-M’s H. Martin Pollard Professor of Internal Medicine is working with Dr. Gad Rennert from Israel’s Technion School of Medicine to broaden the search for genes that increase certain individuals’ or populations’ susceptibility to cancer.
• Dr. Noah Rosenberg, U-M Assistant Professor of Human Genetics and Bioinformatics and LSI Research Assistant Professor, has partnered with colleagues at Tel Aviv and Hebrew University to study the genomic ancestry of Jewish communities around the world-a new approach with enormous promise to illuminate the history of human migration.

The Partnership is seeking funding for six additional projects.  Your generosity can assist us in achieving our vision of science without borders.  Give now, or learn more.

The Partnership was featured in an article in the Detroit Jewish News.

If you have any questions or would like to support the program please contact Janene Centurione, jrcentu@umich.edu