As we embark on a new year, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the major accomplishments at the Hebrew University from 2011. Click each story to learn more.

The Hebrew University’s Institute for Medical Research Israel Canada (IMRIC)

• IMRIC researchers win Canada Gairdner International Medical Science Award
• Hebrew U students and faculty ran in the Jerusalem Night Run, a prelude to the Jerusalem Marathon, in support of IMRIC
• A virtual cane for sight-impaired people was developed by IMRIC
• Albert Einstein came back to life for the first ever Virtual Marathon for Medical Research 

CFHU and the Hebrew University

• CFHU honoured Canadian film producer Jake Eberts in Montreal with the first Key of Knowledge Award
• The winning team of Hebrew U students will represent Israel in an international law competition 
• Canadian toy makers go to Israel to share their secrets with aspiring inventors at the Hebrew University Science Youth Program 
• Hebrew University climbs to 57th place on global ranking list 

We are so proud of these amazing achievements and we look forward to seeing what awaits us in 2012. Happy New Year everyone!

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