Award-Winning Scholars

Our scholars are decorated with many awards. Here is a partial list:

Award-Winning Scholars. Mr. Vlad Shmunis, Prof. Issac Witz and Prof. Anat Herskovits. Photo By: Chen Galili
Mr. Vlad Shmunis, Prof. Issac Witz and Prof. Anat Herskovits. Photo By: Chen Galili

 

Lior Mayo leads the Laboratory of Autoimmunity and Neuroimmunology at Tel Aviv University, where he and his team explore the intricate workings of neurological disorders like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and brain tumors.

 

By investigating the molecular and cellular roots of these neurological conditions, Dr. Mayo’s team strives to pave the way for significant medical breakthroughs (such as the innovative Foralumab).

 

Additionally, Dr. Mayo is the head of the graduate program of Cell Biology and Immunology at Tel Aviv University and serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Molecular Medicine.

 

  • 2023 - The Arbib Science Prize
  • 2022 - The Dr. Philip Moskowitz Prize for Excellence in Autoimmunity
  • 2020 - The Neufeld Award for the most outstanding and original BSF-supported project in the health sciences
  • 2016 - The Gesher Award for Academic Excellence in the Field of Cancer Research
  • 2016 - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Career Transition Award
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