Adi Kimchi

Adi Kimchi is a Full Professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science, affiliated with the Department of Molecular Genetics. Her academic career includes leadership roles such as Head of the Department of Molecular Genetics (2000) and prestigious appointments like the Helena Rubinstein Chair of Cancer Research since 1988.

Research Interests
Adi Kimchi's work focuses on cell growth and death, with significant contributions to molecular genetics and biomedical sciences. Her research spans cancer biology, apoptosis, signal transduction, and cytokine mechanisms, reflecting interdisciplinary applications in biotechnology and disease pathology.

Honors and Awards

• Emet Prize Laureate (2012)
• Member of Academia Europaea (2007)
• Lombroso Prize for Cancer Research (2006)
• Seroussi Award for Cancer Research (2002)
• Member of EMBO (2000)
• Landau Award for Excellency in Biology and Biotechnology (1999)
• Milstein Award for Excellency in Cytokine Research (1999)
• Special EMBO Fellow (1988)