🌍🔬 Gratitude to the two co-chairs of the Bridges of Science. Guiding this transformative program with vision, dedication and genuine care✨
Their leadership and commitment to international collaboration have created lasting connections across continents and generations of scientists. 🙌
Thank you ❤️
Standing alongside them were the program’s co-chairs, whose visionary leadership and unwavering commitment have made this transformative initiative possible.
Warm congratulations to the awardees. Their brilliance, perseverance, and passion for discovery are genuinely inspiring🙌
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🌍🔬 The award ceremony at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was a moment of genuine celebration.
Five exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa were honored for completing the intensive 12-week advanced research training with distinction. 🏆✨
Questions flowed, ideas were shared, and genuine interest lit up every conversation.
These interactions brought real value: constructive feedback to strengthen ongoing work, new connections across countries & disciplines, and support for future collaborations in science 🌍🤝👥
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🌍🔬 The poster session at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was full of thoughtful exchanges. 🤔🧐
Master’s & PhD students from various universities and medical fields presented their innovative research, drawing attendees into engaging discussions around each poster. 👩🏽🏫🧑🏼💻
Highlighting the value of teamwork in scientific advancement, these shared experiences build the trust essential for lasting global partnerships. 🌍👥
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The challenge sparked quick collaboration, clear communication, and creative problem-solving — turning newcomers into effective teammates in moments. The activity strengthened professional networks, promoted cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue. 🧩🤝✨
🌍🔬 An exciting moment at the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium 🤩
A collaborative investigative puzzle activity that brought participants together. Scholars, mentors, and scientists formed mixed teams to solve clues and achieve a shared goal. 🕵🏽♂️👩💼
Every presentation sparked fresh ideas and strengthened connections across continents and disciplines. This is meaningful science at its best — thoughtful, bold, and truly collaborative. Grateful to every speaker & participant for making it unforgettable! 🧫🔬
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Distinguished speakers shared powerful insights on cutting-edge research, global health, and scientific collaboration. These two photos capture the inspiration of the day! 🎤✨
🌍🔬 Moments from the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium at the Weizmann Institute's David Lopatie Conference Center — the auditorium was filled with brilliant minds and thoughtful discussions. 👨🏽⚕️👩🏽🔬✨
And here they stand together with the program co-chairs — a powerful moment of mentorship, collaboration, and shared vision for the future of science across continents. These connections are already making a lasting difference!
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These brilliant scholars just completed an intensive 12-week, fully funded research training in advanced basic science labs at the Weizmann Institute. Their dedication and groundbreaking contributions are truly inspiring! 👨🏽⚕️👩🏽🔬✨
🌍🔬 A proud highlight from the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium: Meet five exceptional IMPH alumni from Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health — medical doctors and public health specialists from Cameroon, DR Congo, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Flags from Cameroon, DR Congo, Uganda, Tanzania & Israel flew proudly at the entrance. The group photo captures mentors, scientists & participants from diverse countries & disciplines — united for global science. 👥✨
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🌍🔬 The 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
In partnership with Hebrew University-Hadassah Braun School of Public Health, we celebrated exceptional scholars from Sub-Saharan Africa who completed their 12-week advanced research training in cutting-edge labs. 🧬🧫
The room was full of great minds and tasty meals. Sampling smiles from DRCongo 🇨🇩, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Tanzania 🇹🇿, Uganda 🇺🇬 and Israel 🇮🇱 ✨
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On Sunday 11th January 2026, the dinner of the 2nd Bridges of Science Symposium was enjoyed at the Koffler Accelerator of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Clinicians, Epidemiologists & Basic Science researchers, built long-lasting bridges of knowledge and expertise✨
The objectives were to celebrate the new year and to create a venue for interactions for the exchange of academics, social and cultural experiences 🤗✨
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On 8th Jan 2026, the awardees and mentors of the Bridges of Science program had the pleasure of enjoying a fully sponsored joint lunch 😋
Represented here are the Eran Elinav Lab, Ulyana Shimanovich Lab, Ofer Shoshani Lab, Eli Arama Lab and Michal Sharon Lab, of the Weizmann Institute of Science 😍
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year🥂
“Through the Bridges of Science program, Dr. Joseph Nyero has developed a strong interest in cancer research 🧬🎗and interests in improving laboratory systems for better diagnostics in Africa 🧫🔬🌍”
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“With this exposure, Joseph has been able to network with leading scientists👨🏽🔬 and has learnt how to use state of the art equipment and software 🧪🥽 While as all the activities were interesting, he found real time live cell imaging to be the most fascinating 🧫🔬😍”
“On October 2025, Joseph joined the laboratory of Dr. Ofer Soshani at the Weizmann Institute of Science through the Bridges of Science (BoS) program. Dr. Soshani leads a research group focused on extrachromosomal DNA 🧬and genomic catastrophes in cancer🎗”
“His professional experience spans across clinical patient management in hospital settings 🏥, community outreach 🌍, research activities🕵🏽♂️, project implementation👨🏽💻 and participation in vaccine trials💉🦠, among other public health initiatives🩺”
It is with great pleasure that we introduce Dr. Joseph Nyero 😎 Awardee of the 2nd Bridges of Science Program from Uganda🇺🇬
@josenyero.bsky.social is a Medical Doctor👨🏽⚕️ & Public Health Specialist👨🏽💼He holds an MBBS degree from Makerere University🇺🇬, & the IMPH degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem🇮🇱
“An alumni of the IMPH from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dr. Nicaise is currently studying cell death, with a focus on caspase activities in Drosophila at the Eli Arama lab in the Weizmann Institute of Science.” 🧫🔬
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“He is skilled in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives. He supports polio eradication efforts in the DRC 🇨🇩 as a WHO consultant🌍 and serves as a country liaison between local health authorities, the EPI, EPI partners, and GSK.”💉🦠
“Nicaise is a Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist👨🏽⚕️. He committed to results-driven public health, with expertise in vaccination programs💉, disease surveillance🦠, HIV/AIDS🎗, family planning👫🏽, infection prevention and control😷, and health data management👨🏽💻.”
It is such an honor to feature Nicaise Gimeya 😎 Awardee of the 2nd Bridges of Science Program from the DRC 🙌
@nickgimeya.bsky.social