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9 April 2025
Prof. Hossam Haick Wins Prestigious 2025 MRS Impact Award
Awarded for his ongoing efforts to promote the use of science to improve quality of life around the world
A global recognition of innovation at the intersection of materials science and societal benefit.
The Rappaport Cancer Research Center (RTICC) proudly congratulates Prof. Hossam Haick on being awarded the 2025 MRS Impact Award by the Materials Research Society (MRS). Haick was selected for his “exceptional leadership in science education, public science communication, advancing diversity and inclusion in the scientific community, mentoring future generations of researchers, and his ongoing efforts to promote the use of science to improve quality of life around the world.”
The MRS Impact Award recognizes outstanding achievements in advancing materials research to the benefit of society. Prof. Haick, from the Wolfson Faculty of Chemical Engineering at the Technion, was selected for his groundbreaking work in developing innovative sensing platforms for early disease detection, with a particular focus on cancer cancer and respiratory illnesses, through the non-invasive sensing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by the body. His technologies have contributed to significant advancements in non-invasive medical diagnostics worldwide.
This prestigious honor underscores Prof. Haick's leadership at the intersection of materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical innovation — fields central to RTICC’s mission to accelerate cancer research and improve patient outcomes.
