Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

Prof. Deisseroth of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Prof. Hegemann of Humboldt University of Berlin were awarded the Harvey Prize in 2016 and received the Nobel in 2026.

Technion's 2016 edition of the Harvey Prize. Both professor would later be awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
Ilustration of ethics in Artificial Intelligence.

OpenAI, Anthropic’s openness on risks is encouraging, but AI holds promise, Technion prof. says

Daniel M. Lewin, the first victim of 9/11.

Who was Israeli American Daniel Lewin, the first victim of 9/11?

Israeli Tech

From Weizmann computers to start-up nation: How Israel grew to become a high-tech powerhouse


Sperm protein could be used for treating infertility, joint Israel-Japan study finds

They found that the protein IZUMO1 is critical for the binding of sex cells, and also plays an essential role in fusing the cells to allow the exchange of genetic material.

Sperm (illustrative)

Technion to develop lotus plant-inspired clean anti-fungal technology

Technion scientists receive a European research grant to develop clean anti-fungal technology inspired by the natural properties of the lotus plant.

 Prof. Boaz Pokroy

Israeli researchers develop invisible face mask

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a revolutionary invisible face mask to protect wearers against the transmission of COVID, MERS, influenza and other viruses.

 Air-Screen: Fluidic facemask that can protect against viruses like COVID.

Technion-developed deep-learning system examines breast cancer scans better than humans

Researchers at the Technion have made it their mission to turn computers into effective pathologists’ assistants.

A 2D visualization of the image feature vectors by applying t-SNE.

Technion researchers discover new antibiotic cocktail for long-term results

Technion researchers discover antibiotic combinations that reduce Staphylococcus aureus clearance

 Antibiotics (illustrative)

Most energetic gamma-ray burst confirms Israeli researchers' predictions

Gamma-ray bursts are a phenomenon in which a massive amount of X-rays and gamma rays are emitted within seconds in a single pulse or in multiple subsequent pulses.

The GRB221009A burst as recorded about an hour after the first one was documented by the SWIFT telescope

New Technion technology to allow growing printed tissue for transplants

The new concept, print-and-grow, is based on an original concept developed by the researchers – a microgel used as a support material in the process, CarGrow.

 The results of growing the printed tissue in CarGrow (above) and without it. One can see that the innovative process maintains the original size of the tissue and prevents its drastic shrinking.

Technion researchers discover unique peptides with anti-cancer potential

In recent years, Technion researchers have developed a new approach to influencing the ubiquitin mechanisms.

 Dr. Nabieh Ayoub

Hair-loss from chemotherapy? The Technion has a new way to stop it

The Technion team members will present their idea at the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition that is being held in Paris.

 People walk through strong gusts of wind as storm Sabine is expected to hit the region in Cologne, Germany

Is there a connection between Nobel Prize winners and the Technion?

Two of the three Nobel Prize in Physics laureates for 2022 received honorary doctoral degrees from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.

The Computer Science Faculty building at Technion University in Haifa, Israel