Program

InternationalBoard2014 Program

Sunday, November 9
Time	Session/Lecture info
07:45-08:45	Transportation
07:45-08:45	Transportation for Executive Board members from Tel Aviv hotels to the Institute
08:30-08:45	Transportation from the Leonardo Hotel Rehovot and all guesthouses on campus to the David Lopatie Conference Centre
09:00-13:00	Executive Board Meeting - Session I
09:00-13:00	Executive Board Meeting - Session I Location: Helen and Martin Kimmel Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
13:00-14:00	Light Lunch
13:00-14:00	Light Lunch Location: Café Mada
14:00-15:30	Executive Board Meeting - Session II
14:00-15:30	Executive Board Meeting - Session II Executive Board members only Location: Helen and Martin Kimmel Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
15:30-17:00	Nominating Committee
15:30-17:00	Nominating Committee Committee members only Location: Presidential Reception Room, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
16:15-17:00	Transportation
16:15-17:00	Transportation from Tel Aviv hotels to the Institute *
17:00-18:30	W-GEM Audit Committee Meeting
17:00-18:30	W-GEM Audit Committee Meeting W-GEM members only Location: Stone Administration Building, 4th Floor, Ayala Conference Room
18:00-19:00	Transportation
18:00-19:00	Transportation from Tel Aviv hotels to the Institute
18:30-19:00	Transportation from the Leonardo Hotel Rehovot to the Institute
19:00-22:00	Opening Gala
19:00-22:00	Opening Gala of the 66th Annual General Meeting of the International Board In honor of Nancy and Stephen Grand for establishing the Nancy and Stephen Grand Israel National Center for Personalized Medicine Greetings: Mandy Moross, Chair, International Board Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President Location: Michael and Anna Wix Auditorium The opening event will be preceded by a cocktail dinner on the Wix Auditorium front lawn Transportation to all destinations available following the event

Monday, November 10
Time	Session/Lecture info
08:15-09:15	Transportation
08:15-09:15	Transportation from Tel Aviv hotels to the Institute
09:00-09:15	Transportation from the Leonardo Hotel Rehovot and all guesthouses on campus to the The David Lopatie Conference Centre
09:30-10:00	International Board - Session I
09:30-10:00	International Board - Session I Closed Session, International Board members only Location: Helen and Martin Kimmel Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
09:40-10:00	Coffee Break
09:40-10:00	Coffee Break Location: The David Lopatie Conference Centre, Lobby
10:00-12:00	International Board - Session II
10:00-12:00	International Board - Session II Festive Open Session Mandy Moross: Report of the Chair of the International Board Abraham Ben-Naftali: Address of the Chair-Designate Prof. Daniel Zajfman: President's Report Prof. Herbert Jäckle: Report of the Scientific and Academic Advisory Committee Celebration of new Chairs: The Robin Chemers Neustein Chair Incumbent: Prof. Nirit Dudovitch, Department of Physics of Complex Systems, Supported by Robin Chemers Neustein, US/Israel The Roel C. Buck Career Development Chair Incumbent: Dr. Ravid Starussman, Department of Molecular Call Biology, Supported by Rachel Buck Schwartz, Nancy Buck and Marla Buck, Canada The Monroy-Marks Career Development Chair Incumbent: Dr. Assaf Tal, Department of Chemical Physics and The Monroy-Marks Career Research Associate Chair Incumbent: Dr. Tali Scherf, Department of Chemical Services Supported by Dr. Gladys Monroy and Larry Marks, US The Leah Omenn Career Development Chair Incumbent: Dr. Ayelet Erez, Department of Biological Regulation, Supported by Dr. Gilbert Omenn and Neil Omenn, US Location: Helen and Martin Kimmel Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
12:05-12:10	Walk
12:05-12:10	Walk to the International Plaza Donor Wall, adjacent to The David Lopatie Conference Centre
12:15-13:00	Celebrating Giving
12:15-13:00	Celebrating Giving Marking new inscriptions on the International Plaza Donor Wall, the central site for recognition of major gifts on the Weizmann Institute of Science campus Greetings: Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President Ellen Merlo, Chair, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Location: The David Lopatie Conference Centre front lawn
13:00-15:00	Luncheon
13:00-15:00	Luncheon Presentation of the Sir Charles Clore Prize to Dr. Ofer Firstenberg, Department of Physics of Complex Systems, and the presentation of the Sir Charles Clore Postdoctoral Fellowships by Dame Vivien Duffield, DBE Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael B. Oren, former Ambassador of the State of Israel to the United States Location: Charles Clore International House
15:15-17:30	Lounge for Guests
15:15-17:30	Lounge for Guests Location: Edmund A. and Arlene Grossman Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
15:15-16:30	Optional: Tour of Campus
15:15-16:30	Optional: General Tour of Campus including: the Levinson Visitors Center the Weizmann House the Clore Garden of Science, currently featuring Work Your Brain, an Interactive Brain Exhibition Meeting Point: Barbara and Morris Levinson Visitors Center front Lawn
16:00-17:00	Private reception for the recipients of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa degrees for 2014
16:00-17:00	Private reception for the recipients of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa degrees for 2014 Hosted by Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President, and Mrs. Joëlle Zajfman By invitation only Location: Weisgal House, President's Residence
16:30-17:30	Light refreshments
16:30-17:30	Light refreshments preceding the ceremony for the conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa Location: Michael and Anna Wix Auditorium lawn
17:30-19:00	Ceremony for the conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa
17:30-19:00	Ceremony for the conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa upon Prof. Marvin Cohen, USA Prof. Stanley Fischer, Israel/USA Lia Koenig, Israel Prof. Jesse Roth, USA Prof. Simon Schama, UK Dr. Herbert Winter, Switzerland Keynote speaker: Prof. Simon Schama, University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University, and creator and presenter of the television series 'The Story of the Jews' Location: Michael and Anna Wix Auditorium
19:15-22:00	Dinner honoring the recipients of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa
19:15-22:00	*Dinner honoring the recipients of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa* degrees for 2014 and members of the International Board Hosted by Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President, and Mrs. Joëlle Zajfman** Location: The David Lopatie Conference Centre deck Transportation to all destinations available following the dinner

Tuesday, November 11
Time	Session/Lecture info
07:45-08:45	Transportation
07:45-08:45	Transportation for International Board Members and guests from Tel Aviv hotels to the Institute
08:30-08:45	Transportation from the Leonardo Hotel Rehovot and all guesthouses on campus to the The Wolfson House
09:00-10:15	Fountain of Youth
09:00-10:15	Fountain of Youth Festive breakfast marking the establishment of the Abramson Family Center for Young Scientists in the presence of Pennie and Gary Abramson Moderator: Prof. Haim Garty, Vice President Participants: Dr. Amnon Bar-Shir, Department of Organic Chemistry Dr. Zvika Brakerski, Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Dr. Efi Efrati , Department of Physics of Complex Systems Dr. Hagen Hofmann, Department of Structural Biology Dr. Yifat Merbl, Department of Immunology Dr. Neta Regev-Rudzki, Department of Biological Chemistry Dr. Michal Rivlin, Department of Neurobiology Dr. Yaniv Ziv, Department of Neurobiology Location: Wolfson House Lawn
10:20-10:45	Transportation
10:20-10:45	Transportation to the Nancy and Stephen Grand Israel National Center for Personalized Medicine
10:45-11:45	Fingerprint for the Future
10:45-11:45	Fingerprint for the Future Dedication of the Nancy and Stephen Grand Israel National Center for Personalized Medicine Building in the presence of the Center's Founders: Nancy and Stephen Grand Lester Crown Ilana and Pascal Mantoux Martin Paisner representing the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Charitable Foundation The Hon. Laura Wolfson Townsley representing the Wolfson Family Foundation and the Wolfson Family Charitable Trust Location: on site
11:45-12:00	Transportation
11:45-12:00	Transportation to the David Lopatie Conference Centre
12:00-13:30	International Board - Session III
12:00-13:30	International Board - Session III Open session Ido Dissentshik : Report of the Chair of the Executive Board Shulamit Geri, Vice President for Administration and Finance: Financially Healthy, Organizationally Sound Prof. Haim Garty, Vice President: Recent Scientific Highlights Prof. Moshe Oren, Head, Integrated Cancer Center (ICC): Cancer Research at the Weizmann Institute of Science Prof. Israel Bar-Joseph, Vice President for Resource Development: The Weizmann Global Family Location: Helen and Martin Kimmel Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
13:30-15:00	Light Lunch
13:30-15:00	Light Lunch Location: The David Lopatie Conference Centre
15:00-16:30	A Half-Century of Science Education
15:00-16:30	A Half-Century of Science Education Special celebration marking fifty years of advancing science education Moderator: Prof. Haim Harari Location: Davidson Institute of Science Education, Habarvaz Auditorium
16:30-19:15	Transportation
16:30-17:30	Transportation to hotels
18:10-19:15	Transportation from the Institute and the Leonardo Rehovot Hotel to Sheva
18:50-19:15	Transportation from Tel Aviv Hotels to Sheva
19:15-22:00	A Tribute to the Wolfson Family
19:15-22:00	A Tribute to the Wolfson Family A celebration of the Wolfson Family in honor of its decades of support of the Weizmann Institute of Science and most recently the facility housing the Nancy and Stephen Grand Israel National Center for Personalized Medicine Greetings: Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President, Weizmann Institute of Science Prof. Haim Ben-Shahar, Chairman, Wolfson Advisory Committee, Israel The Hon. Laura Wolfsom Townsley and Victor Barnett, on behalf of the Wolfson Family Special Guest Speaker: Shimon Peres, 9th President of the State of Israel Location: Sheva, 19 Hazfira street, Tel Aviv Transportation to all destinations available following the dinner

Wednesday, November 12
Time	Session/Lecture info
07:45-08:30	Transportation
07:45-08:30	Transportation for Assets Committee members and invitees will be coordinated as needed
08:30-09:30	Assets Committee Meeting
08:30-09:30	Assets Committee Meeting committe members only Location: Presidential Reception Room, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
08:45-09:45	Transportation
08:45-09:45	Transportation from the Tel Aviv Hilton to the Institute
09:30-09:45	Transportation from the Leonardo Hotel Rehovot and all guesthouses on campus to the the Michael and Anna Wix Auditorium
10:00-11:00	Scientific presentations
10:00-11:00	Spotlight on Scientific Excellence Moderator: Prof. Ady Stern, Chair, Council of Professors Session I What's new in green chemistry? Prof. David Milstein, Department of Organic Chemistry; laureate of the 2012 Israel Prize in Chemistry and Physics What's new in stem cells? Dr. Jacob Hanna, Department of Molecular Genetics, recipient of the 2014 Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Award for Innovative Investigation The lecture will be preceded by the presentation of the prize to Dr. Hanna From basic research to patient health: the T-Body/CAR T Cell Paradigm Prof. Zelig Eshhar, Department of Immunology; recipient of the 2014 Massry Prize Location: Helen and Martin Kimmel Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
11:00-11:30	Coffee Break
11:00-11:30	Coffee Break
11:30-12:30	Scientific Presentations continued
11:30-12:30	Spotlight on Scientific Excellence Session II From basic science to therapy of chronic inflammatory diseases Prof. David Wallach, Department of Biological Chemistry; laureate of the 2014 EMET Prize What's new in protein studies? Dr. Maya Schuldiner, Department of Molecular Genetics Location: Helen and Martin Kimmel Hall, The David Lopatie Conference Centre
12:30-14:00	Luncheon
12:30-14:00	Luncheon In honor of Prof. Ruth and Dr. Uriel Arnon for the establishment of the Ruth and Uriel Arnon Science Education Campus Location: The David Lopatie Conference Centre
14:00-14:45	Weizmann on the Go
14:00-14:45	Weizmann on the Go Dedication of the David Moross Fitness Center In the presence of David Moross Location: the Dwek Campus Center, Jubilee Plaza
15:00-15:45	Caring for the Future
15:00-15:45	Caring for the Future Dedication of the Siem Childcare Center In the presence of Karen Siem Location: Weitz Building
15:30-16:45	Transporation
15:30-16:45	Transporation to hotels
15:45-17:00	W-GEM Oversight Board Meeting
15:45-17:00	W-GEM Oversight Board Meeting W-GEM members only Location: Stone Administration Building, 4th Floor, Ayala Conference Room
18:00-19:00	Transportation
18:00-19:00	Transportation from the Institute and the Leonardo Hotel to the Hilton Hotel in Tel Aviv
18:40-19:00	Transportation
18:40-19:00	Transportation from Tel Aviv Hotels to the Hilton
19:00-21:00	Gala Dinner
19:00-21:00	Gala Dinner concluding the 66th Annual General Meeting of the International Board honoring Mandy Moross, Outgoing Chair of the International Board and celebration the Milestone Anniversaries of the Weizmann Institute Committees Around the World 80th Anniversary of the Daniel Sieff Institute honoring Weizmann UK The American Committee's 70th Weizmann Canada's 50th Israeli Friends' 40th Mexican Friends' 30th Location: Tel Aviv Hilton ballroom Transportation to all destinations, including Ben-Gurion Airport, available following the dinner

Program

InternationalBoard2014 Program

Sunday, November 9