First Place: For Excellence in Research
Stav Peled, a doctoral candidate in the laboratory of Prof. Yoav Livney.
Research topic: Oligosaccharides-protein conjugated for selective targeting of proteins to probiotic bacteria in the colon
“Your generous support enables me to dedicate myself fully to research, deepen my scientific work, and advance a research project that I believe has real potential to contribute to human health.”
Second Place: For Excellence in Research
Hanfeng Cai, a doctoral candidate in the laboratory of Prof. Ayelet Fishman.
Research topic: Protein Engineering of Dehydrogenases to Alter NADH Cofactor Specificity
“Thanks to your generous support, I can focus more fully on my work, explore innovative ideas, and advance my scientific goals. It is also a source of motivation and reassurance, especially as an international student studying far from home.”
Third Place: For Excellence in Research
Gabriela Amiram, a master’s student in the laboratory of Prof. Uri Lesmes.
Research topic: Exploring the Techno-functionality of plant protein blends towards nutritional balancing
“Thanks to your support of my research, I am able to play an active scientific role in an important and necessary transformation of the functional and nutritional properties of plant proteins—a transformation that is key to developing high-quality food alternatives that are more accessible and environmentally sustainable.”
