Prof. Batsheva Kerem is best known for her contribution to understanding the genetic mechanisms of common hereditary diseases, her vital role in identifying the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis and understanding the molecular basis of the disease, and for the promotion of human genome research in Israel.

But at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where Kerem serves as a full professor in the Department of Genetics, she is also known for her gender.

Perfecting the art of having it all

For many women, finding the right work/life balance is not easy. However, women who have won the EMET Prize have found ways to have fulfilling and demanding careers without being held back by gender.