2023 Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research — Spotlight on Dr. Uri Ben-David

Dr. Uri Ben-David’s groundbreaking research on cancer genomics and cellular diversity exemplifies the Kadar family’s vision of science in service of humanity. His work seeks to understand how genetic variation within tumors can be used to develop more effective and targeted treatments—those that destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. The 2023 cohort of Kadar Family Award recipients further reflects this spirit of bold inquiry and interdisciplinary impact. Prof. Marek Karliner (Physics) was recognized for advancing our understanding of the structure of matter through his discoveries on quarks and subatomic particles. Prof. Ron Harris (Law and History) was honored for tracing how early global trade networks and corporate institutions shaped modern economies. Dr. Ella Daniel (Education) received the award for her research on how children’s values, empathy, and moral reasoning develop in a digital, media-saturated world. Together, their achievements highlight the transformative potential of Israeli scholarship and the Kadar family’s enduring commitment to fostering intellectual excellence that bridges scientific, social, and ethical frontiers. You can learn more about their groundbreaking work by viewing short videos featuring each of the 2023 awardees here.