Dina Ben-yehuda
- Specialization: Immunologist
- 34 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
- Head of the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center
Dr. Dina Ben-Yehuda heads the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. She was the first woman to serve as Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine. Dr. Ben-Yehuda specializes in molecular diagnostics and treatment for malignant blood diseases. She completed her postgraduate training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
- Performs bone marrow transplants and gene therapy for leukemia and lymphoma patients.
- Received the Healing with the Heart Award from the Danielle Sonnenfeld Foundation.
- Was the first female soldier to receive the Israeli Chief of Staff Award.
- Is a member of the International Society of Hematology and the Israel Society of Oncology.
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Prof. Dina Ben-Yehuda is the Head of the Hematology Department at Hadassah Medical Center. In 2017, she became the first woman to serve as Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine. She specializes in the molecular diagnostics of malignant blood diseases and immunology.
Specialization and Clinical Focus
Prof. Ben-Yehuda treats several complex hematological conditions. She treats leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. She uses molecular diagnostics to identify specific disease markers. This approach helps her select the most effective treatment for each patient.
The professor performs procedures including:
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Gene therapy
- Leukemia chemotherapy
- Lymphoma chemotherapy
- Immunology treatments
Professional Achievements
Prof. Ben-Yehuda was the 23rd Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine. She was the first woman in this role, breaking a 70-year tradition. The doctor also received the Chief of Staff Award. This recognized her initiative in identifying soldiers killed or missing during combat.
The Danielle Sonnenfeld Foundation recently gave her the Healing with the Heart Award. This prize recognizes medical professionals who provide care beyond ethical requirements.
Work Experience
- 2017–present — Dean of the Hadassah School of Medicine, Israel
- 2000–present — Director of the Hematology Department, Hadassah Medical Center, Israel
- 1992–2000 — Hematologist, Hadassah Medical Center, Israel
Education and Training
- Faculty of Medicine at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev — Medical Degree, Israel
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — Three-year postgraduate study, New York, USA
Societies and Memberships
- Israel Society of Hematology
- International Society of Hematology
- Israel Society of Hemato-Oncology
- International Society of Hemato-Oncology
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