September 2025: Ben-David awarded Schmidt Science Polymaths Award

Prof. Uri Ben-David, Edmond J. Safra member (Medical & Health Sciences), was awarded the prestigious Schmidt Science Polymaths Award for 2025.

This year, eight scientists, chosen from a competitive pool of 140 applicants from top universities across the globe, were chosen to receive this award.

The $2.5 million research grant supports exceptional mid-career scientists in pursuing bold, interdisciplinary research directions beyond their primary fields. The award provides recipients with the freedom to explore high-risk high-reward ideas that typically fall outside conventional funding frameworks.

Prof. Ben-David is a leading cancer biologist whose research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cancer, and particularly chromosomal instability in cancer cells. His work has been published in top-tier journals, cited thousands of times, and has contributed to clinical advancements. The Schmidt Science Polymaths Award recognizes his groundbreaking achievements and visionary research potential.