During the ceremony, Sarah Singer JNF Germany president, said: “Dear researchers like him dedicate their lives to finding treatment for diseases such as Parkinson’s.
“This prize is part of the different prizes and scholarships we grant for excellence in research and education. Satisfying our donors and fulfilling our duty is a great pleasure for us, through which we contribute to the success of the state of Israel in all fields, including science and technology.
“Nobel Prize winner Professor Aaron Ciechanover was a previous recipient of this same prestigious prize, therefore we wish Professor Hagai Bergman great success in the future.”
Professor Avi Israeli, Ministry of Health chief scientist, said: “The competition was very close, however, the decision was unanimous in selecting Professor Hagai Bergman as the winner.
“This prize was awarded for his presence as a leader in the field of medical neurobiology and for his ability to apply his research findings and implement them as an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease.”
