The Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Danny Ben-Zvi from the Faculty of Medicine has won a prestigious research grant of 150,000 euros from the European Research Council (ERC).

Professor Danny Ben-Zvi from the Medical Faculty has been awarded a prestigious 150,000 euro European Research Council (ERC) grant to develop innovative molecular compounds that prevent muscle and bone mass loss during weight reduction.

The research targets a critical challenge in weight loss interventions, addressing the risk of developing conditions like sarcopenia and osteoporosis. By enhancing the body's natural mechanisms for maintaining muscle and bone strength, Prof. Ben-Zvi's project aims to create safer weight loss strategies.

The ERC funding will support the development of molecules that can naturally preserve muscle and bone mass during weight reduction processes.

The grant underscores the project's potential to transform weight loss medical treatments by prioritizing comprehensive patient health.