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EnglishWhat research areas and centers are part of the Technion Faculty of Medicine?
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The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology organizes its research around basic science departments, cross-disciplinary fields such as computational medicine, and named research centers, all supported by a shared biomedical core facility. This overview is for prospective students, collaborators, or visitors who want to know what research the faculty actually covers before applying, partnering, or reaching out.
Research departments and fields
The faculty's research departments, as listed on its site, span the following areas:
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology and Cancer Science
- Genetics and Developmental Biology
- Immunology
- Molecular Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Physiology, Biophysics and Systems Biology
- Computational Medicine
Alongside these departments, the faculty lists clinical researchers and clinical research centers, reflecting its combined focus on medicine, engineering, and research.
Research centers and institutes
The site names several dedicated centers and institutes:
| Center / Institute | Focus implied by name |
|---|---|
| Technion Integrated Cancer Center | Cancer research |
| Prince Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders | Neurodegenerative disease research |
| Rappaport Family Research Institute | Broad medical research |
Shared research resources
- Biomedical Core Facility — a shared resource supporting the faculty's research activity.
- Clinical Research at Affiliated Hospitals — clinical research conducted through the faculty's network of affiliated general, rehabilitation, and mental health centers.
How to use this information
If you are looking for a specific research area, start with the department list above and then check the faculty's "Find People" section for academic staff working in that field. If your interest is in cancer or neurodegenerative disease specifically, the named centers are the more direct entry points. For lab-based or collaborative work, the Biomedical Core Facility is the listed shared infrastructure.