Dr. Abraham Avigdor, MD, is Director of the Institute of Hematology and Co‑Director of the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. He is an international leader in lymphoma, CAR‑T, and advanced hemato‑oncology with more than 35 years of experience. His clinical focus includes lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and complex blood cancers.
He is a pioneer in CAR‑T integration. He leads cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation programs (autologous and allogeneic). He also advances stem cell therapies and precision diagnostics, including PET/CT‑based prognostics. His work includes immunotherapy and targeted regimens and the development of innovative, data‑driven protocols.
He collaborates with LYSA, EMCL, and international PET groups. He has authored more than 130 publications. Key roles include Founder and President of the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group, former Chair of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group, and Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Education: MD, Ben‑Gurion University; residency, Sheba Medical Center; postdoctoral fellowship, Weizmann Institute. Awards include the Knesset Prize, the Israeli Ministry of Health Award, and the Sackler Prize.