Bridges of Science
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The Weizmann Institute of Science, in collaboration with the Hebrew University, provides exceptional graduates from sub-Saharan African countries a unique opportunity to delve into
advanced basic research and gain exciting laboratory experience.
advanced basic research and gain exciting laboratory experience.
🌍🔬 Gratitude to the two co-chairs of the Bridges of Science. Guiding this transformative program with vision, dedication and genuine care✨
Their leadership and commitment to international collaboration have created lasting connections across continents and generations of scientists. 🙌
Thank you ❤️
Their leadership and commitment to international collaboration have created lasting connections across continents and generations of scientists. 🙌
Thank you ❤️
January 21, 2026 at 5:41 PM
🌍🔬 Gratitude to the two co-chairs of the Bridges of Science. Guiding this transformative program with vision, dedication and genuine care✨
Their leadership and commitment to international collaboration have created lasting connections across continents and generations of scientists. 🙌
Thank you ❤️
Their leadership and commitment to international collaboration have created lasting connections across continents and generations of scientists. 🙌
Thank you ❤️
🌍🔬 The award ceremony at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was a moment of genuine celebration.
Five exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa were honored for completing the intensive 12-week advanced research training with distinction. 🏆✨
Five exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa were honored for completing the intensive 12-week advanced research training with distinction. 🏆✨
January 21, 2026 at 5:26 PM
🌍🔬 The award ceremony at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was a moment of genuine celebration.
Five exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa were honored for completing the intensive 12-week advanced research training with distinction. 🏆✨
Five exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa were honored for completing the intensive 12-week advanced research training with distinction. 🏆✨
🌍🔬 The poster session at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was full of thoughtful exchanges. 🤔🧐
Master’s & PhD students from various universities and medical fields presented their innovative research, drawing attendees into engaging discussions around each poster. 👩🏽🏫🧑🏼💻
Master’s & PhD students from various universities and medical fields presented their innovative research, drawing attendees into engaging discussions around each poster. 👩🏽🏫🧑🏼💻
January 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
🌍🔬 The poster session at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was full of thoughtful exchanges. 🤔🧐
Master’s & PhD students from various universities and medical fields presented their innovative research, drawing attendees into engaging discussions around each poster. 👩🏽🏫🧑🏼💻
Master’s & PhD students from various universities and medical fields presented their innovative research, drawing attendees into engaging discussions around each poster. 👩🏽🏫🧑🏼💻
🌍🔬 An exciting moment at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium 🤩
A collaborative investigative puzzle activity that brought participants together. Scholars, mentors, and scientists formed mixed teams to solve clues and achieve a shared goal. 🕵🏽♂️👩💼
A collaborative investigative puzzle activity that brought participants together. Scholars, mentors, and scientists formed mixed teams to solve clues and achieve a shared goal. 🕵🏽♂️👩💼
January 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM
🌍🔬 An exciting moment at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium 🤩
A collaborative investigative puzzle activity that brought participants together. Scholars, mentors, and scientists formed mixed teams to solve clues and achieve a shared goal. 🕵🏽♂️👩💼
A collaborative investigative puzzle activity that brought participants together. Scholars, mentors, and scientists formed mixed teams to solve clues and achieve a shared goal. 🕵🏽♂️👩💼
🌍🔬 Moments from the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium at the Weizmann Institute's David Lopatie Conference Center — the auditorium was filled with brilliant minds and thoughtful discussions. 👨🏽⚕️👩🏽🔬✨
January 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
🌍🔬 Moments from the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium at the Weizmann Institute's David Lopatie Conference Center — the auditorium was filled with brilliant minds and thoughtful discussions. 👨🏽⚕️👩🏽🔬✨
🌍🔬 A proud highlight from the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium: Meet five exceptional IMPH alumni from Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health — medical doctors and public health specialists from Cameroon, DR Congo, Uganda, and Tanzania.
January 21, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🌍🔬 A proud highlight from the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium: Meet five exceptional IMPH alumni from Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health — medical doctors and public health specialists from Cameroon, DR Congo, Uganda, and Tanzania.
🌍🔬 The 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
In partnership with Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health, we celebrated exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa who completed their 12-week advanced research training in cutting-edge labs. 🧬🧫
In partnership with Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health, we celebrated exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa who completed their 12-week advanced research training in cutting-edge labs. 🧬🧫
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🌍🔬 The 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
In partnership with Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health, we celebrated exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa who completed their 12-week advanced research training in cutting-edge labs. 🧬🧫
In partnership with Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health, we celebrated exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa who completed their 12-week advanced research training in cutting-edge labs. 🧬🧫
On Sunday 11th January 2026, the dinner of the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was enjoyed at the Koffler Accelerator of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Clinicians, Epidemiologists & Basic Science researchers, built long-lasting bridges of knowledge and expertise✨
Clinicians, Epidemiologists & Basic Science researchers, built long-lasting bridges of knowledge and expertise✨
January 11, 2026 at 10:16 PM
On Sunday 11th January 2026, the dinner of the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was enjoyed at the Koffler Accelerator of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Clinicians, Epidemiologists & Basic Science researchers, built long-lasting bridges of knowledge and expertise✨
Clinicians, Epidemiologists & Basic Science researchers, built long-lasting bridges of knowledge and expertise✨
On 8th Jan 2026, the awardees and mentors of the Bridges of Science program had the pleasure of enjoying a fully sponsored joint lunch 😋
Represented here are the Eran Elinav Lab, Ulyana Shimanovich Lab, Ofer Shoshani Lab, Eli Arama Lab and Michal Sharon Lab, of the Weizmann Institute of Science 😍
Represented here are the Eran Elinav Lab, Ulyana Shimanovich Lab, Ofer Shoshani Lab, Eli Arama Lab and Michal Sharon Lab, of the Weizmann Institute of Science 😍
January 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
On 8th Jan 2026, the awardees and mentors of the Bridges of Science program had the pleasure of enjoying a fully sponsored joint lunch 😋
Represented here are the Eran Elinav Lab, Ulyana Shimanovich Lab, Ofer Shoshani Lab, Eli Arama Lab and Michal Sharon Lab, of the Weizmann Institute of Science 😍
Represented here are the Eran Elinav Lab, Ulyana Shimanovich Lab, Ofer Shoshani Lab, Eli Arama Lab and Michal Sharon Lab, of the Weizmann Institute of Science 😍
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🥂
December 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🥂
It is with great pleasure that we introduce Dr. Joseph Nyero 😎 Awardee of the 2nd Bridges of Science Program from Uganda🇺🇬
@josenyero.bsky.social is a Medical Doctor👨🏽⚕️ & Public Health Specialist👨🏽💼He holds an MBBS degree from Makerere University🇺🇬, & the IMPH degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem🇮🇱
@josenyero.bsky.social is a Medical Doctor👨🏽⚕️ & Public Health Specialist👨🏽💼He holds an MBBS degree from Makerere University🇺🇬, & the IMPH degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem🇮🇱
December 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
It is with great pleasure that we introduce Dr. Joseph Nyero 😎 Awardee of the 2nd Bridges of Science Program from Uganda🇺🇬
@josenyero.bsky.social is a Medical Doctor👨🏽⚕️ & Public Health Specialist👨🏽💼He holds an MBBS degree from Makerere University🇺🇬, & the IMPH degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem🇮🇱
@josenyero.bsky.social is a Medical Doctor👨🏽⚕️ & Public Health Specialist👨🏽💼He holds an MBBS degree from Makerere University🇺🇬, & the IMPH degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem🇮🇱
It is such an honor to feature Nicaise Gimeya 😎 Awardee of the 2nd Bridges of Science Program from the DRC 🙌
@nickgimeya.bsky.social
@nickgimeya.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It is such an honor to feature Nicaise Gimeya 😎 Awardee of the 2nd Bridges of Science Program from the DRC 🙌
@nickgimeya.bsky.social
@nickgimeya.bsky.social
Game Night & Birthday Celebration! 🎂🎲
On 9th December 2025, the Ulyana Shimanovich Lab at Weizmann hosted a special Game Night to celebrate Noela’s birthday!🎊 @nsah-noela91.bsky.social
On 9th December 2025, the Ulyana Shimanovich Lab at Weizmann hosted a special Game Night to celebrate Noela’s birthday!🎊 @nsah-noela91.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Game Night & Birthday Celebration! 🎂🎲
On 9th December 2025, the Ulyana Shimanovich Lab at Weizmann hosted a special Game Night to celebrate Noela’s birthday!🎊 @nsah-noela91.bsky.social
On 9th December 2025, the Ulyana Shimanovich Lab at Weizmann hosted a special Game Night to celebrate Noela’s birthday!🎊 @nsah-noela91.bsky.social
A beautiful convergence of minds and cultures! ✨
On 5th December 2025, the Tanzanian community at the Hebrew University Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment warmly welcomed fellow scholars from the Bridges of Science program at the Weizmann Institute of Science🧫🔬
On 5th December 2025, the Tanzanian community at the Hebrew University Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment warmly welcomed fellow scholars from the Bridges of Science program at the Weizmann Institute of Science🧫🔬
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A beautiful convergence of minds and cultures! ✨
On 5th December 2025, the Tanzanian community at the Hebrew University Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment warmly welcomed fellow scholars from the Bridges of Science program at the Weizmann Institute of Science🧫🔬
On 5th December 2025, the Tanzanian community at the Hebrew University Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment warmly welcomed fellow scholars from the Bridges of Science program at the Weizmann Institute of Science🧫🔬
On Monday, 1st December 2025, the Michal Sharon Lab of the Weizmann Institute of Science participated through poster presentations, in the UPS & Beyond Conference, at the Bar-Ilan University.
The conference was also attended by Neema @neemadashina.bsky.social, from the Bridges of Science program.
The conference was also attended by Neema @neemadashina.bsky.social, from the Bridges of Science program.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
On Monday, 1st December 2025, the Michal Sharon Lab of the Weizmann Institute of Science participated through poster presentations, in the UPS & Beyond Conference, at the Bar-Ilan University.
The conference was also attended by Neema @neemadashina.bsky.social, from the Bridges of Science program.
The conference was also attended by Neema @neemadashina.bsky.social, from the Bridges of Science program.
Our amazing culinary tour ended with baskets full of presents, faces full of smiles and hearts full of pleasant memories 🥰❤️
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sponsors, Chairpersons, Admins and Lab Mentors of the Bridges of Science✨
We celebrate magnificent and historic culinary magic 😉✨
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sponsors, Chairpersons, Admins and Lab Mentors of the Bridges of Science✨
We celebrate magnificent and historic culinary magic 😉✨
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our amazing culinary tour ended with baskets full of presents, faces full of smiles and hearts full of pleasant memories 🥰❤️
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sponsors, Chairpersons, Admins and Lab Mentors of the Bridges of Science✨
We celebrate magnificent and historic culinary magic 😉✨
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sponsors, Chairpersons, Admins and Lab Mentors of the Bridges of Science✨
We celebrate magnificent and historic culinary magic 😉✨
The vegetarians in the team immersed us in Falafels and Pomelos😍Two dishes that the Bridges of Science participants could ascertain that they had only tasted in Israel😊
Steamy and tasty - Bulky and Juicy - Even though the two dishes stimulated different tastebuds, they both hit the right spots!😉
Steamy and tasty - Bulky and Juicy - Even though the two dishes stimulated different tastebuds, they both hit the right spots!😉
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The vegetarians in the team immersed us in Falafels and Pomelos😍Two dishes that the Bridges of Science participants could ascertain that they had only tasted in Israel😊
Steamy and tasty - Bulky and Juicy - Even though the two dishes stimulated different tastebuds, they both hit the right spots!😉
Steamy and tasty - Bulky and Juicy - Even though the two dishes stimulated different tastebuds, they both hit the right spots!😉
They say, “everyone will tell you that they had the best shawarma of their lives!”, but, think about it, what if it actually was😉🤤🔥
We had the best veal shawarma in Tel-Aviv and we didn’t have to wait in line for it!! 😁🥳
Through the culinary tour, we learnt local recipes of international meals☺️😍
We had the best veal shawarma in Tel-Aviv and we didn’t have to wait in line for it!! 😁🥳
Through the culinary tour, we learnt local recipes of international meals☺️😍
December 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
They say, “everyone will tell you that they had the best shawarma of their lives!”, but, think about it, what if it actually was😉🤤🔥
We had the best veal shawarma in Tel-Aviv and we didn’t have to wait in line for it!! 😁🥳
Through the culinary tour, we learnt local recipes of international meals☺️😍
We had the best veal shawarma in Tel-Aviv and we didn’t have to wait in line for it!! 😁🥳
Through the culinary tour, we learnt local recipes of international meals☺️😍
Sightseeing the yellow sea-shell house that was also an infirmary and maternity home 🤱Admiring the old and the new, all fitting in like a beautiful mosaic✨
These excitements and experiences definitely deserved a tasty cool drink!😉and for that, we had fresh and absolutely soothing pomegranate juice😋
These excitements and experiences definitely deserved a tasty cool drink!😉and for that, we had fresh and absolutely soothing pomegranate juice😋
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Sightseeing the yellow sea-shell house that was also an infirmary and maternity home 🤱Admiring the old and the new, all fitting in like a beautiful mosaic✨
These excitements and experiences definitely deserved a tasty cool drink!😉and for that, we had fresh and absolutely soothing pomegranate juice😋
These excitements and experiences definitely deserved a tasty cool drink!😉and for that, we had fresh and absolutely soothing pomegranate juice😋
TAHINI Cookies🤤🍯🙌
Made from grounded sesame seeds by Yemenite bakery😍
Even more amazing than the taste of the cookies, is the history of the bakery🙌 The bakery is estimated to be 80 years old!🔥
Founded even before the current state of Israel🇮🇱 So much history and savory, all in one tour🤩🙌
Made from grounded sesame seeds by Yemenite bakery😍
Even more amazing than the taste of the cookies, is the history of the bakery🙌 The bakery is estimated to be 80 years old!🔥
Founded even before the current state of Israel🇮🇱 So much history and savory, all in one tour🤩🙌
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
TAHINI Cookies🤤🍯🙌
Made from grounded sesame seeds by Yemenite bakery😍
Even more amazing than the taste of the cookies, is the history of the bakery🙌 The bakery is estimated to be 80 years old!🔥
Founded even before the current state of Israel🇮🇱 So much history and savory, all in one tour🤩🙌
Made from grounded sesame seeds by Yemenite bakery😍
Even more amazing than the taste of the cookies, is the history of the bakery🙌 The bakery is estimated to be 80 years old!🔥
Founded even before the current state of Israel🇮🇱 So much history and savory, all in one tour🤩🙌
Salty🧂Savory🤤Sweet🍦Some of the few words that can be combined to describe this Thai dessert😍🙌 The Blue Pea dessert, made from a natural dark blue flower-plant grown in Thailand✨
The taste is magical and the last scoop had to be won over😂🤣
#BridgesOfScience #AcademicPartnerships
#CulinaryTour
The taste is magical and the last scoop had to be won over😂🤣
#BridgesOfScience #AcademicPartnerships
#CulinaryTour
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Salty🧂Savory🤤Sweet🍦Some of the few words that can be combined to describe this Thai dessert😍🙌 The Blue Pea dessert, made from a natural dark blue flower-plant grown in Thailand✨
The taste is magical and the last scoop had to be won over😂🤣
#BridgesOfScience #AcademicPartnerships
#CulinaryTour
The taste is magical and the last scoop had to be won over😂🤣
#BridgesOfScience #AcademicPartnerships
#CulinaryTour
Our culinary tour was such an overflow of awe💦🌊 We were awed by the different kinds of fresh fish that we were able to see ⚓️🐟🐠🐡
The experience was topped up with tasty fish sandwiches nicknamed “sailor-sandwich”, a quick and yummy meal for a swift crew 💦🏊♂️🏊♀️
#BridgesOfScience
#AcademicPartnerships
The experience was topped up with tasty fish sandwiches nicknamed “sailor-sandwich”, a quick and yummy meal for a swift crew 💦🏊♂️🏊♀️
#BridgesOfScience
#AcademicPartnerships
December 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Our culinary tour was such an overflow of awe💦🌊 We were awed by the different kinds of fresh fish that we were able to see ⚓️🐟🐠🐡
The experience was topped up with tasty fish sandwiches nicknamed “sailor-sandwich”, a quick and yummy meal for a swift crew 💦🏊♂️🏊♀️
#BridgesOfScience
#AcademicPartnerships
The experience was topped up with tasty fish sandwiches nicknamed “sailor-sandwich”, a quick and yummy meal for a swift crew 💦🏊♂️🏊♀️
#BridgesOfScience
#AcademicPartnerships
Our culinary tour in Tel Aviv was really spicy😉🌶🫑🔥 we enjoyed spice-guessing-by-tasting😂 as we heard about the captivating histories and cultures of the some of the spices being used in Israel🤗
With the spicy heat, we got baskets full of various spices and a grinding pot! 🍯☺️🥰🔥
#BridgesOfScience ✨
With the spicy heat, we got baskets full of various spices and a grinding pot! 🍯☺️🥰🔥
#BridgesOfScience ✨
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Our culinary tour in Tel Aviv was really spicy😉🌶🫑🔥 we enjoyed spice-guessing-by-tasting😂 as we heard about the captivating histories and cultures of the some of the spices being used in Israel🤗
With the spicy heat, we got baskets full of various spices and a grinding pot! 🍯☺️🥰🔥
#BridgesOfScience ✨
With the spicy heat, we got baskets full of various spices and a grinding pot! 🍯☺️🥰🔥
#BridgesOfScience ✨
On Wednesday 26th November 2025, the Bridges of Science participants and their lab mentors enjoyed an amazing culinary tour in the streets of Tel-Aviv🇮🇱✨
The tour started at the entrance of the Carmel market with mouthfuls of tasty Turkish Borekas and big smiles 😋😁
#BridgesOfScience #CulinaryTour
The tour started at the entrance of the Carmel market with mouthfuls of tasty Turkish Borekas and big smiles 😋😁
#BridgesOfScience #CulinaryTour
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On Wednesday 26th November 2025, the Bridges of Science participants and their lab mentors enjoyed an amazing culinary tour in the streets of Tel-Aviv🇮🇱✨
The tour started at the entrance of the Carmel market with mouthfuls of tasty Turkish Borekas and big smiles 😋😁
#BridgesOfScience #CulinaryTour
The tour started at the entrance of the Carmel market with mouthfuls of tasty Turkish Borekas and big smiles 😋😁
#BridgesOfScience #CulinaryTour
Dr. Joseph @josenyero.bsky.social shares an inspiring narrative of his professional development👨🏽⚕️, the spirit of Ugandan culture🇺🇬, and the framework of the Bridges of Science🧫 program with the Ofer Shoshani lab🧬
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Dr. Joseph @josenyero.bsky.social shares an inspiring narrative of his professional development👨🏽⚕️, the spirit of Ugandan culture🇺🇬, and the framework of the Bridges of Science🧫 program with the Ofer Shoshani lab🧬