Research and Development at Shaare Zedek Medical Center is experiencing unprecedented growth. The number of articles published by Shaare Zedek researchers is increasing year by year. There are currently around 1,000 ongoing research projects within the hospital, and approximately 400 new research proposals are submitted for approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) each year. In 2022, there were 300 collaborations with external organizations. Research activities are an integral part of the hospital's ongoing work, aimed at advancing and enhancing medical practices.
Evidence of the extent of clinical trials can be found in a report by the Ministry of Health summarizing the relationships between medical institutions and commercial companies for conducting research in 2021. According to this report, Shaare Zedek is ranked fourth in terms of income generated from collaborative research with the industry.
Excellent Programs and Internal Grants
Since the establishment of the Research and Development Authority at Shaare Zedek in 2011, various diverse research programs have been implemented. An affiliation agreement was signed with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, internal grants were established to support independent research led by Shaare Zedek researchers, and a scientific fund for research was established, granting hundreds of thousands of shekels to support twenty research proposals each year.
Hospital management, together with the Research and Development Authority, has been promoting strategic research programs, including physician-researcher programs, collaborations with the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Life Sciences, and research promotion programs for specialists, as part of training the future generation of researchers.
TLM Program
The "TLM Program" is designed for outstanding interns at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. The program aims to expose interns with research potential to clinical trials, emphasizing the integration of clinical excellence and research capabilities. Participants in the program receive an annual budget of 20,000 NIS for three years, mentoring and personal guidance, and dedicated time for conducting research.
For the list of winners for the 2022 TLM program
Barash Program
The "Barash Program" is intended to develop outstanding physician-researchers and researchers at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. The program aims to cultivate outstanding clinical research-oriented physicians. Participants in the program receive a budget of up to 100,000 NIS per year for three years, personal mentoring and guidance, and protected time for research.
To apply for the Barash program
For the list of winners for the 2021 Barash program
The Joint Fund
The joint fund aims to encourage collaborative research between clinical physicians from Shaare Zedek and researchers from the Institute of Life Sciences. Proposals are submitted jointly by a clinical partner and a pre-clinical partner from the Faculty of Medicine. The grant amount is up to $10,000.
To apply for the Joint Fund program
KMLA Fund
The KMLA Fund enables non-academic physicians to submit research proposals jointly with senior faculty members from the Faculty of Medicine, aiming to conduct joint basic or clinical research. The grant amount is up to 20,000 NIS.
SMS Fund
The SMS Fund supports collaborative research between Shaare Zedek physicians and researchers from the Institute of Life Sciences. The grant amount is up to 40,000 NIS per year for two years. Proposals are submitted jointly by a physician from Shaare Zedek and a researcher from the Institute.
For the list of winners for the 2021 SMS program
Y.R.H. Program
The Y.R.H. program is a new initiative that funds stipends for Shaare Zedek physicians dedicating time for research through work in laboratories at the Hebrew University's Institute of Life Sciences.
To apply for the Y.R.H. program
For the list of winners for the 2021 Y.R.H. program
In-House Research Fund
The in-house research fund at Shaare Zedek Medical Center supports and promotes independent clinical research conducted by hospital researchers. 20,000 NIS is granted to 20 research proposals each year.