The Institute for Medical Research

The Institute for Medical Research, Israel-Canada (IMRIC) at the Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, trains future scientists and conducts cutting-edge basic and translational biomedical research. Research at IMRIC spans major health challenges, including cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, infectious diseases, and mental illness. By deepening our understanding of disease mechanisms, IMRIC contributes to improving human health worldwide.

Research

IMRIC researchers investigate fundamental biological processes, working to uncover the root causes of illness and develop new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Teaching

Our diverse academic programs provide a wide range of opportunities for students pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences, including undergraduate (B.Sc.) and graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) degrees across multiple specialized fields.

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Building Bridges to Advance Cancer Research!

8 July, 2026

The Joint Berlin–Jerusalem Symposium on Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology brought together researchers, clinicians, and students from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and the Max Delbrück Center for two inspiring days of scientific exchange.