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The state of Israel and its people have overcome many challenges since its establishment. We are a people of hope, and keenly understand that the future is in our hands. Scientific excellence has played a major role in Israel's economy and defense, as well as its status as a leader in global technology.
Israel is poor in natural resources, but rich in intellectual creativity, wherein lies its greatest potential. Israel boasts one of the highest numbers of PhD. graduates, engineers, scientists and scientific publications per capita in the world, a resource that has positioned the country as a leader in many scientific disciplines.
Israel has other advantages such as:
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Being at the vanguard of many scientific disciplines, including immunology, molecular & cell biology and nano-technology.
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A flourishing biotechnology industry, including development and commercialization of the leading insulin pump and multiple developments of in vivo glucose sensors.
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A lower salary base than most of the western world, hence greater financial efficiency in research.
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The close proximity of institutions creates efficiency in communication and scientific collaboration.
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A heterogeneous population, well suited to demographic studies.
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Unique sets of homogenous populations – a distinct advantage when conducting molecular genetic studies of diabetes.
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