Aaron Ciechanover

Aaron Ciechanover is a Distinguished Research Professor at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He received his M.D. from the Hebrew University in 1974 and his D.Sc. from the Technion in 1982. Alongside Avram Hershko and Irwin Rose, he discovered the ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation system, which plays a central role in regulating numerous cellular processes. For this groundbreaking discovery, the trio was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2004. Their work has had profound implications in understanding diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration. Today, Aaron Ciechanover remains a prominent voice in science and medicine, actively engaging in international discussions on innovation, bioethics, and the role of science in society.