Our Vision
The main goals of the Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center are to generate cutting-edge research that informs usable innovative knowledge about learning and learning disabilities in diverse populations of children in Israel.
Studying the behavioral and brain processes involved in learning
Educating new generations of young researchers
Addressing the needs of different groups of the Israeli population
Translating research knowledge into innovative practical tools
Identification, diagnosis, and remediation of learning disabilities
Providing teacher training and support for parents
The Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities was established at the University of Haifa in 2008 by the late Prof. Zvia Breznitz’s extraordinary vision.