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.

To further advance Israel’s medical research capability, Hadassah Australia Medical Research & Collaborations Foundation (HAMRC) has merged with AUSiMED - Australia Israel Medical Research.

AUSiMED helps unlock the incredible potential that grows when Australia and Israel collaborate in medical research and knowledge exchange.

Latest

There is no greater pain than the death of a child

Fadia Abed-Fatiha, a senior nurse at Hadassah Ein Kerem, delivers a measure of consolation at the most soul-shattering moments a parent ever has to face. She developed “Fadia’s Cart”, an example of cultural tolerance and respect worldwide. [Read more]
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.
Meet Prof Yoram Weiss, Hadassah Hospital’s new A/Director-General

There are a number of industries that have ‘enjoyed’ substantial growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Foremost among them is the healthcare system. This is not an outcome to celebrate, but a reality check that has, ironically, brought many hospitals to their knees. This is the challenge facing Prof Yoram Weiss, the newly-appointed Acting Director-General of Hadassah Medical Organisation. [Read more]
They Dare To Dream

With Hadassah Australia by their side, young Ethiopian-Israelis are daring to dream that one day they can become respected health professionals. [Read more]

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.
Shana Tova

As we approach Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), there has never been a more important time to reach out to family and friends. We wish them l’shana tovah u’metukah, a good and sweet year, and g’mar chatima tovah, to acknowledge the traditional belief that a person’s fate for the coming year is written on Rosh Hashanah and sealed on Yom Kippur. [Read more]
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Trauma and Crisis Intervention

The Jerusalem Crisis Intervention Center (JCIC) is saving young lives in a city with the highest rate of youth trauma in Jerusalem, where many of the young clients who come to the JCIC have a time-critical need.
Second International Conference on Trauma and Mental Health

Explore the key issues faced by psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, social workers, counsellors and others dealing with patients or clients affected by adversity and trauma.