Medical Research

Holding a deep conviction that research is the essence of medicine, Hadassah is committed to advancing and developing the field of medicine in Israel by translating research insights into practical advances that not only prolong but enhance the quality of life. In light of this, Hadassah has set excellence in research as one of the highest of its goals and made research activity its norm. Every department, unit and clinical institute at Hadassah includes a research arm with state-of-the-art laboratories.

Hadassah Australia has launched the Hadassah Australia Medical Research and Collaborations Foundation (HAMRC) as its dedicated research arm to deliver breakthrough research collaborations with innovative medical research institutions in Australia.

About the HAMRC

The HAMRC Foundation is a bold new initiative – a collaborative research model that brings together the brightest minds from Israel’s Hadassah Hospital and leading research institutions in Australia. Read more

Current research

Our research focus for philanthropic funding covers vitally important projects that have the potential to create effective treatments and discover cures. Read more

Latest

Hadassah Develops its own CAR T Therapy to Treat Multiple Myeloma

“Many of the hospital staff treating me used to be my patients. Now my life is in their hands,” relates Hadassah Medical Organization social worker Tali Rosen. Since Rosen’s job as a Hadassah social worker was a challenging one, she waved away the initial tiredness and aching bones she experienced. When repeated infections became more than a nuisance, she had herself tested. Rosen was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, cancer within the spongy bone marrow.
Israel's President Praises Hadassah Hospitals Brain Cath Lab

In May Israel’s President, Reuven Rivlin visited the recently rebuilt Cerebral Catheterization Unit, pioneered 20 years ago, at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem.
Deborah Ezra

Born in Ethiopia, Deborah made Aliyah with her parents and older siblings when she was six years old. Her father has a part-time job and her mother is unable to work for health reasons. Without the financial assistance and wrap-around services that the scholarship provides, Deborah says she would never be able to make nursing her career.
Ingindoai Kapala

Ingindoai made Aliyah with her mother and three of her siblings when she was a young girl. Her focus is on becoming the best possible nurse she can be. "My dream is to be a nurse in a hospital in Jerusalem where I can come to work every day and know that I am making a difference.”

Starting again at age 70: surgeon joins Hadassah’s neurosurgery team

At age 70, many professionals are thinking about settling down. When Prof Andrew Kaye moved from Australia to Israel at age 70, he became Hadassah's director of Neurosurgery Resident Training, and he hasn't looked back.
Year in Review 2020

In a year of anxiety and stress globally and in our own community, 2020 was a year in which Hadassah Australia reaffirmed its commitment to support the Hadassah Medical Organization in its vision to shape the future of Jerusalem, Israel and the global community.
Two problems, one solution

Hadassah-Achotenu’s Nursing Scholarship in Health are closing Israel’s nursing gap and providing a career path for disadvantaged Ethiopian-Israelis.
Ethiopian-Israeli Scholarships in Health

The Ethiopian-Israeli Scholarship program plays a vital role in ensuring the future of nursing and occupational therapy professions in Israel. Hadassah is facilitating the training of nurses and OTs from underprivileged Ethiopian communities and ensuring ethnic and cultural representation in their fields.
New successful Aortic Aneurysm treatment breakthrough

A senior interventional cardiologist at Hadassah Medical Organization, Dr. Planer has played a key role in developing a new exploratory method of treating aortic arch aneurysms, a life-threatening condition with limited therapeutic options.
Medical Scholarships and fellowships

Medical fellowships are a key aspect of Hadassah's mission to promote treatment of diseases and up-skilling of medical professionals.
Hadassah — More Than a Hospital

Consistent with its philosophy of equal treatment and employment opportunities, the doors to Hadassah Hospital are open to everyone, irrespective of race, religion, nationality, gender or financial status, be they staff, patients or their families.
Early childhood development - Goshen

The Goshen Project was initiated by Hadassah Australia and is based on the pioneering work of Professor Frank Oberklaid, which seeks to address the treatment of chronic illnesses among children as well as developmental and behavioural problems.
Staff
Hadassah treats COVID-19 patient with new concentrated passive vaccine

The antibody (immunoglobulin or IgG) concentrate was developed using plasma that Hadassah harvested from recovered corona patients.