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Weizmann Institute of Science

Weizmann Institute of Science

Rehovot, Ha Merkaz, Israel

The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary basic research institutions in the natural and exact sciences. It is located in Rehovot, Israel, just south of Tel Aviv. It was initially established as the Daniel Sieff Institute in 1934, by Israel and Rebecca Sieff of London in memory of their son Daniel. In 1949, it was renamed for Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel and Founder of the Institute.

Mission:
This curiosity-fueled journey leads Institute scientists to discoveries and inventions that improve our quality of life: drugs to treat cancer and other diseases, technology that forms the basis of the polymer industry, improved visual displays for pilots’ headsets and surgeons, amniocentesis for testing fetal genetics, a method of growing seeds that protects them from various pests.

These and many other inventions owe their existence solely to the curiosity, perseverance and talents of Weizmann Institute scientists.
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