Israel Cancer Association (ICA) is in the forefront of the fight against cancer. It supports a vast array of important
cancer research projects (and services) being conducted by world renowned researchers located at hospitals and
universities throughout Israel. In pioneering new frontiers in the disease, ICA is a formidable source of medical
innovation addressing every aspect in the fight against cancer.
ICA USA is the nonprofit organization established in Palm Beach, FL to support brilliant cancer researchers in Israel
verging on conquering cancer for the world. Israel's existence is a miracle and its cancer researchers are making miraculous
breakthroughs.
Brilliant breakthroughs in cancer research funded by ICA USA:
Professor Aaron Ciechanover (2004 Nobel Prize in Chemistry)
Professor Ciechanover pioneered the field of protein degradation. Professor Ciechanover was among the first to show that cells can
regulate their correct protein levels by using a degradation mechanism. Professor Aaron Ciechanover and Professor Avram Hershko were awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry (2004) for findings leading to therapies for cervical cancer and cystic fibrosis.
Professor Yair Reisner
Professor Reisner made an important contribution in the field of bone marrow transplantation. Due to his research, there has
been an improved capacity to overcome severe side effects of a transplant from a matched donor.
Professor Yossi Shilo
The integrity of our genetic material is central for cells to stay healthy and normal. Professor Shilo discovered a key gene that
plays a central role in the DNA repair machinery.
Professor Hadassah Degani
Professor Degani developed a non-invasive method to distinguish between cancerous tumors (of the breast) and benign lumps.
Professor Yosef Yarden
Professor Yarden discovered the function of a molecular amplifier that strengthens the chemical signals that cause cells to become
cancerous. This finding may serve as a foundation for a new cancer treatment based on "silencing" the molecular amplifier.
Professor Israel Vlodavsky
One of the major problems with cancer is that cells of the primary tumor spread and generate metastasis in the body. In his
work, Professor Vlodavsky has discovered new reagents which may function as active drugs in preventing the spread of tumors.
