The AI Tsunami is Here: An Op-ed by BGU’s Prof. Rokach
From global risks to local opportunity, Prof. Lior Rokach, an Israeli professor, from Ben-Gurion University, selected to join a UN panel that monitors AI, maps the technology’s revolution in his recent op-ed in the Jerusalem Post.
Stress and Aging: Implications for Alzheimer’s and ...
At BGU’s Department of Life Sciences, Prof. Debbie Toiber is revealing how cellular aging and stress fuel diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s—and how earlier detection could transform their trajectory.
BGU Study Identifies Key Protein Behind Breast Cancer Spread
Researchers at BGU identified PKC-eta as a key driver of aggressive breast cancer metastasis and discovered a peptide that can disrupt its activity, opening the door to new targeted treatments for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.
From the October 7th Battlefield to Israel’s Future: Koby ...
On the morning of October 7th, 2023, Koby Levy woke up at an Israeli army base along the Gaza border expecting another routine day of service. Within minutes, everything changed.
Growing a Legacy of Care: Rob Spitzer and the Enduring Impact ...
“Ben-Gurion University is one of the best expressions I know of for what Israel really can be and should be—a place where there’s learning, there’s cooperation, there’s understanding, and a passion to make the world better.”
BGU Study Reveals Critical Link Between Air Pollution and ...
Research led by Dr. Ido Peles at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev shows that air pollution significantly increases migraine risk, with both short-term spikes and long-term exposure driving more frequent and severe attacks.
Building Ventures, Taking Risks, Shaping the Future: ...
“They were talking about entrepreneurship in the Negev,” recalls BGU's Yazamut 360° program co-founder Dana Gavish. “Not just about excellence. Not just about research. About regional development. About a mission bigger than academia itself.”
BGU Prof. Atzaba-Poria: Reassuring our children in a time of war
Prof. Naama Atzaba-Poria, Chair and Co-Founder of the Duet Center at BGU outlines how parents can protect children during wartime, emphasizing honest conversations, emotional awareness, and early intervention.
BGU Researchers Uncover Ancient Stone Circles Across Northern ...
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have used satellite imagery and advanced remote sensing to discover a network of ancient stone circles in the Golan Heights.
New App to Defuse Acute Anxiety by BGU
Dr. Talia Meital Schwartz-Tayri, Head of BGU’s AI for Resilience and Social Welfare Lab, is leading the development of an AI-powered app delivering immediate psychological support during the “psychological golden hour” after trauma.