The Felsenstein
Medical Research Center (FMRC)serves as a unique hub for translational medical research, grounded in the
integration of multidisciplinary laboratories operating in close physical
proximity, strong ties with leading clinical centers, and a deep and ongoing
strategic partnership with Tel Aviv University. This partnership enables tight
integration between basic research, clinical research, and the training of the
next generation of physician-scientists and researchers in medicine and the
life sciences.
The Center is located
at the heart of a leading clinical campus that includes Rabin Medical Center,
Schneider Children’s Medical Center, and Geha Mental Health Center.
The collaboration with
Tel Aviv University is reflected in the integration of FMRC researchers within
academic frameworks, the supervision of graduate students, the development of
joint research projects, and the advancement of pathways to clinical and research
excellence. This connection constitutes a central foundation for the
development of innovative research.
The Center houses
basic and molecular research laboratories alongside clinical and translational
research labs, covering a wide range of fields in medical and biological
sciences, as well as dedicated research platforms and infrastructures that
support advanced multidisciplinary activity. The integration of these
laboratory types under one roof enables daily collaboration, scientific
cross-fertilization, and the translation of knowledge into research with
applied potential.
Research activity at
the Center spans diverse fields, including oncology and hematology, cardiology,
immunology, neuroscience, psychiatry, gastroenterology, dermatology,
ophthalmology, and nephrology. In parallel, advanced research platforms and
technological infrastructures operate to facilitate interdisciplinary
collaborations and the development of innovative research with practical
applications.
At the core of the
Center’s activities stands a broad research community, comprising
physician-scientists, scientists, graduate students, and a skilled professional
support system in veterinary services, infrastructure, technology, and
administration. The contribution of all teams is essential to ensuring
continuous, high-quality research activity that meets the highest scientific
and regulatory standards.
The Center’s
leadership envisions strengthening and expanding FMRC’s position as a leading
research center in Israel and on the international stage. This will be pursued,
among other approaches, through deepening collaboration with Tel Aviv
University, developing additional academic partnerships, continuous upgrading
of research infrastructures and platforms, and the integration of advanced
technologies, including artificial intelligence in research and medicine.
The Center’s
management is committed to professional dialogue, collaborative management, and
joint action with its academic and clinical partners, to advance scientific
excellence and secure the future of FMRC.