In the Press
Vancouver Observer Article: "Early Breast Cancer Detection: Dr. Karen Gelmon’s Research With IMRIC Sheds Light on Disease"
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 | 5:39pm
A cutting-edge research collaboration is tackling early detection and improved treatment of breast cancer. This new venture, between the BC Cancer Agency and The Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC) at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is being led by local oncologist Dr. Karen Gelmon.
IMRIC Researchers Concoct Sweet Recipe for Luring Disease-Ridden Mosquitoes
Sunday, April 1st, 2012 | 9:19pm
Thanks to the research of two scientists, the world may soon be able to rid itself of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The key: insecticide-spiked nectar.
Jerusalem Post Article: "Fighting Cancer In The Lab And At The Bedside"
Monday, January 16th, 2012 | 6:02pm
Physicians who not only treat patients but also conduct medical research (and usually also teach in medical schools) are too rare a breed today – in Israel and in North America as well. But there still are some of these busy, energetic and dedicated people, such as Prof. Karen Gelmon, a senior medical oncologist at the department of medicine at Vancouver’s University of British Columbia and clinical head of the investigational drug unit in her field at the British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA).
Winnipeg Jewish Review Article - "Hebrew U Prof: In Order To Understand Alzehimer's Disease You Have To Think Of Chicken Soup"
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 | 6:50pm
by Rhonda Spivak, posted Dec 20, 2011
In order to understand Alzheimer’s disease, you have to think of chicken soup!
When you make chicken soup, you get all those oil drops that start to form together until you get one big glob of fatty oil. This happens when the oil drops form aggregates.
Shalom Life Article: "Virtual Marathon in Support of Hebrew U’s Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada"
Friday, December 9th, 2011 | 3:32am
By: Leonard Carl
Published: December 8th, 2011
Can you imagine running a marathon through the streets of Toronto in December with Albert Einstein leading the way?
Jewish Independent Article: "CFHU Stretches Your Mind"
Saturday, September 17th, 2011 | 3:29pm
“There is a constant increase in scientific knowledge. The increment is made up of numerous findings, discoveries and advances,” said Dr. David Lichtstein of the potential for medical breakthroughs.
Jewish Tribune Article: "Universities Team Up For Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research"
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 | 1:58pm
Winnipeg – The University of Manitoba has teamed up with Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Manitoba government to support a new research collaboration to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
CJN Article: "Israeli Invention Gives ‘Sight’ To Blind Population"
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 | 3:30am
Within days of exhibiting its “virtual cane” device for the blind, Hebrew University scientists grabbed headlines for a little gadget about to change the lives of millions of people across the globe.
CJN Article: "HU Turns Scientific Theory Into Practice"
Monday, July 18th, 2011 | 5:07pm
Over the years, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a reputation for producing some of the world’s best researchers, scientists and technologies.
And Hebrew U’s research development company called Yissum, which is the university’s technology transfer arm, has been working for nearly five decades to turn scientific theory into practice, allowing the rest of the world to benefit from the science.
CJN Article: "Milman Thrilled About First Israeli Performance"
Monday, July 4th, 2011 | 5:26pm
HERZLIYA — Sophie Milman, the Juno Award-winning jazz sensation, performed in Israel recently for the first time since she moved to Canada when she was 16.
Barely able to contain her excitement, 28-year-old Milman, who made aliyah to Israel from Russia when she was a young girl, told the capacity crowd at the Zappa Club in Herzliya that she wasn’t able to put her joy into words.
