Partnering with Israeli universities, we have initiated programs which strengthen ties between Rutgers and Israel, including jointly sponsored international brain conferences in Jerusalem, a collaborative US-Israeli- Palestinian study of Parkinson’s disease, and summer research opportunities for Rutgers students in Israeli research labs.

Int’l conference unites Israelis, Palestinians
Rutgers professor organized gathering on Alzheimer’s
New Jersey Jewsih News, June 26, 2008

Radio Broadcast Interview on Bridges For Peace
Bridges for Peace, June 2008

When it comes to Alzheimer's there is no Mid East conflict
Israel 21c Beyond, June 10, 2008

Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease: Promoting Interdisciplinary and International
Communication and Collaboration May 25-28, 2008 Jerusalem, Israel

Parkinson's conference counters Israeli boycott - Rutgers scientist promotes global research
Star Ledger; June 23, 2005

Rutgers-Newark professor spearheads groundbreaking conference in Middle East
New Jersey Jewish News; May 2005

An open letter to supporters of the anti-Israel academic boycott
Israel 21c; September 25, 2005