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a 2013 BOARD OF GOVERNORS ISSUE friends globally 2013 INSIDE: SMOLARZ AUdiTORIUM • HON DOCS 2013 • ISEF GRANTS to improve the country’s response time to cyber attacks. Second, it must create more international collaborations through frame- works such as the Yuval Ne’eman Workshop, launched in 2002 by TAU professor Maj. Gen. Nethanyahu and Peres speaking at the conference (Ret.) Isaac Ben-Israel, who is also Chairman of the Israel National Council for Research and Development at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space. Digital Warfare: New cyber study tracks At the conference, TAU President Prof. Joseph Klafter announced the launch of two TAU on the Frontline interdisciplinary cyber study tracks – the first Prime Minister Netanyahu called for a “digital iron dome” of their kind in Israel. Students from fields as diverse as engineering, humanities and social at an international cyber conference hosted by TAU’s Yuval sciences will be able to explore the complex Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security field of cyberspace and cyber security from scientific, technological, ethical, legal, busi- ness and economic perspectives. A select few will also have the opportunity to take part The means, methods and technologies military attachés, academics, business leaders in hands-on internships with cyber industry needed to deal with cyber attacks were the fo- and students, Netanyahu explained, “Today leaders. cus of TAU’s third annual International Cyber cyber is part of the battlefield. This is not the Prof. Jacob A. Frenkel, Chairman of the Security Conference, which took place on warfare of the future, it is already here.” Board of Governors, said that because of top campus during the 2013 Board of Governors Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s es- research institutions such as TAU, Israel has meeting. sential systems, including the country’s wa- already become a global hub for innovative Among the high-profile attendees of the ter, electricity, transport and banking infra- cyber technologies. Conference was Prime Minister Benjamin structure, are under attack. To defend against Other speakers at the conference included Netanyahu, who characterized Israel as the the increasing barrage of cyber attacks from Israeli President Shimon Peres, Head of the “rising star” in the rapidly expanding field Iran and its proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas, National Cyber Bureau Dr. Eviatar Matania, of cyber security. In his address to hundreds he called for a two-pronged strategy. First, and Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor of foreign diplomats, international investors, Israel needs to develop a “digital iron dome” Naftali Bennett. 2013 Board of Governors Photo Highlights – Page 7 Len Blavatnik (right), pictured with TAU President Joseph AFTAU inaugurated the beautiful new TAU International Klafter (left) and TAU Rector Aron Shai, was one of the Student Terrace. eight honorary doctorate recipients. 2013 BOARD OF GOVERNORS ISSUE NEW CLINICAL 3T MRI SCANNER Expanding Frontiers of Neuroimaging of Argentina, who represented his mother, Strauss Center’s existing animal MRI, which Charlotte, and sisters, Mariana, Margarita has played a vital part in international projects and Sylvia, at the event. and in dozens of articles in prestigious schol- The new MRI machine will significantly arly journals. advance Tel Aviv University’s position as a This year, the Strauss Center led an interna- national leader in neuroimaging and brain tional initiative to create the first complete “at- science. This highly interdisciplinary field is las” of white matter in the brain. Using special crucial to understanding human behavior and imaging techniques developed at the Strauss seeking cures for neurological disorders such as Center, this project is providing insight into Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and stroke. the brain’s microstructure. Speaking at the ceremony, TAU President Head of the Strauss Center, Prof. Yaniv Scientists’ understanding of the structure Joseph Klafter praised Guillermo Strauss as Assaf, said that the expansion of the Center’s From left: Mr. and function of the human brain will be sig- “a true friend of facilities has Guillermo nificantly advanced through the addition of a TAU. You have played a major Strauss, Prof. new human MRI scanner at TAU’s Alfredo always been inter- role in attract- Yaniv Assaf Advancing understanding of and TAU Federico Strauss Center for Computational ested and involved ing the best and President Neuroimaging. The center serves 28 research and shown that Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and stroke most talented Joseph Klafter teams working in neuroscience across five fac- you truly care. You new faculty ulties at the University. are a model for members to the The cornerstone for the scanner, which will others to engage in fostering TAU’s research University. The new scanner will also give the enable imaging of the human brain, was laid at capabilities for the benefit of all,” he said. teams improved abilities to analyze the animal a ceremony attended by Mr. Guillermo Strauss The human MRI scanner will augment the and human brains together, he said. A nanotechnology symposium marking the 10th anniversary of the Marian Gertner Institute for Medical Nanosystems kicked off the 2013 Board of Governors Meeting Creating in the presence of TAU Governors Mr. technologies From left: Alex Alexander Gertner and his sister, Ms. Rita Gertner, Rita to relieve Brainin and Brainin. Together with their mother, Mrs. TAU President Hella Gertner, they established the Institute suffering and Joseph Klafter in honor of their late father, Marian Gertner, save thousands a devoted friend and benefactor of TAU for a of lives quarter of a century. The symposium, which was held by TAU’s Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, was attended by hundreds of TAU students, faculty members and visitors. harming the body, saying that “we are creating MARIAN GErtnER InstITUTE FOR MEDICAL NANOSYstEMS technologies to relieve suffering. We could save thousands of lives.” Head of the Center for Nanoscience and Celebrating 10 Years Nanotechnology, Prof. Yael Hanein, spoke about Tel Aviv University’s passionate nano- of Innovation scientists who are working together to develop new methods for enhanced medical imaging, Mrs. Hella Gertner, a TAU honorary doc- the Institute, the family has provided dozens more sensitive diagnostics and tissue regen- tor, was the driving force behind the Austrian of scholarships to talented students and has en- eration. Other speakers at the symposium in- Friends Association and served as its President couraged scientific collaborations with leading cluded Prof. Dan Peer of the George S. Wise for many years. Hella and her husband passed nanoscience centers around the world. Faculty of Life Sciences, who is revolutionizing on their love of the University to their children, Prof. Robert Langer of MIT, the most cited treatments for cancer and inflammation; Dr. who continue to strengthen TAU’s presence engineer in history and a 2013 TAU honorary Tal Dvir of the Wise Faculty, a developer of in Austria and Switzerland to this day. They doctor, delivered the symposium’s keynote ad- nano-scale technologies for cardiac and brain have also expanded the scope of the Institute's dress. He spoke of how research in the field of tissue engineering; and Alzheimer’s expert research to address some of the most challeng- nanomedicine is leading to new drug thera- Dr. Inna Slutsky of the Sackler Faculty of 2 ing issues facing modern medicine. Through pies that target cancer cells directly without Medicine. LANDMARK SMOLARZ AUDITORIUM CELEBRATES 10 YEARS Gala Concert Honors Smolarz Family An all-Beethoven concert was held to mark It has won renown as an iconic and prestig- 10 years of the Miriam and Adolfo Smolarz ious venue for academic, artistic and public Auditorium, Tel Aviv University’s largest and events that have featured leading figures from principal cultural venue. The event, which was around the world including Nobel Prize laure- the musical highlight of the 2013 Board of ates, statesmen and politicians, business lead- Governors meeting, was held in honor of three ers and scientists, world-class musicians, actors generations of the Smolarz family, who have and authors. worked tirelessly since 1980 to promote TAU In his opening greetings, Chairman of the Adolfo Smolarz (center) with his daughter, Aida in their home community of Buenos Aires, Board of Governors Prof. Jacob A. Frenkel Smolarz, and grandson Tomas Maliar Smolarz Argentina, and throughout Latin America. said, “Tonight we are recognizing the contri- The concert was performed by Tel Aviv bution of this magnificent hall to enhancing Adolfo Smolarz: University’s Buchmann-Mehta School of the standing of Tel Aviv University as a world- Music Symphony Orchestra, Oratorio Choir class center of learning and achievement.” He “During Israel’s War of and the Swiss Friends Choir, with a guest ap- noted, “Adolfo Smolarz is an ardent Zionist Independence, Miriam and I were pearance by the Jerusalem Academy Chamber and friend of the State of Israel, who has com- active in aiding the war effort. Since Choir. Prof. Ze’ev Dorman, Head of TAU’s mitted himself to perpetuating Jewish culture, then, we have visited Israel every year Buchmann-Mehta School of Music and for- tradition and continuity.” and witnessed its wonderful progress merly of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Prof. Frenkel also noted that the performers with immense joy and pride. During was conductor. included many of Israel’s most talented young these years, we also fell in love with Tel musicians and praised Mr. Josef Buchmann, Aviv University and I am very happy Welcoming statesmen and scientists founder of the Buchmann-Mehta School of about that. I hope my descendants will The Smolarz Auditorium plays a central role Music, for recognizing the potential of the follow in my footsteps.” in the intellectual and spiritual life of Tel Aviv University’s music academy to become a world- University, the City of Tel Aviv-Yafo and Israel.

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