The Kuvin Center for Infectious and Tropical Diseases

Founded at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1976 through the efforts of Dr. Sanford Kuvin, the center’s mission is to study the cause and effect of vector-borne diseases in an attempt to find and implement strategies to reduce or eliminate the impact these diseases. To achieve these goals, Kuvin Center researchers effectively combine the disciplines of biochemistry, medical entomology, molecular biology, genetics and immunology.

Dr. Sanford Kuvin, American Friend and founder of The Hebrew University’s Sanford F. Kuvin Center for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases speaks passionately about the Kuvin Center's work in "Health & science, best prescription for peace: Dr. Sanford Kuvin" - The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, September 20, 2011

Meet Jeremy Schreier, a Stanford University undergraduate who describes his experiences working in the malaria laboratory at the Kuvin Center in the Summer of 2011, "Discussing malaria over falafel" - November 2011

Selected Achievements:

Malaria Control

"Brewing Up Double-Edged Delicacies for Mosquitoes" - The New York Times, September 26, 2011

A Possible Safe New Way to Kill Mosquitoes That Spread Malaria - Voice of America radio interview with Professor Yosef Schlein on his technique to reduce populations of malaria-bearing mosquitoes - February 22, 2011

"Sweet Bait Lures Malaria Mosquitos" - Voice of America.com, February 18, 2011

A Hebrew University-developed safe and innovative insect control method, which can bring about a serious decline in malaria-bearing mosquitoes in afflicted regions in the world (Hebrew University press release, November 8, 2010)