
In 1973 Shellie Wislizki, a native New Yorker, followed her heart and immigrated to Israel with her Israeli-born husband. A mother of three, she joined the staff of Rabin Medical Center two years ago as the North Amercian Liaison. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations from the University of Buffalo. In her position, she organizes and coordinates public relations between the hospital and the office of American Friends, prepares media materials, writes articles for Vital Signs, and posts updates on hospital activities and accomplishments.
Leslie and David Schwartz, whose home is in New Hampshire, have always understood the importance of helping others, both in Israel and the United States. Yet perhaps different than many other supporters of Israel is that the Schwartz's take an active role in the causes which they support.
Doris Parnes works at the Molecular Hematology Laboratory, at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center, engaging in the diagnosis of hematological disorders and patients follow up.
Professor Zvi Laron has been awarded The 2009 Israel Prize for Medical Research, the country's highest honor, for his groundbreaking research on growth hormone activity.