About Us
The Azrieli National Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Research unites scientists at Ben-Gurion University, physicians at Soroka Medical Center, and nine partner clinics and labs across Israel. Founded in 2015, recognized as a national center in 2018, and strengthened by Azrieli Foundation support in 2021, we steward Israel’s first national autism database - now spanning clinical, behavioral, genetic and neuroimaging data from 5,200+ children including 3,400+ diagnosed with ASD. Driven by collaboration, empathy and scientific rigor, we translate evidence into earlier diagnosis, smarter treatment and better everyday life. Join us.
Each year we recruit ~650 new families and conduct annual follow-ups, creating a longitudinal clinical, behavioral, genetic and neuroimaging dataset. Our aim is to deepen research to raise awareness, make needs and resources accessible, and advance rights and social equity for autistic individuals and their families. Donor support, nationwide family participation, and cross-sector collaborations enable us to broaden the data we collect, strengthen our national network, and translate findings into real-world impact.