Abraham Avigdor

Prof. Abraham Avigdor directs the Institute of Hematology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in CAR–T therapy, lymphoma, and hemato-oncology. The specialist founded the Israeli Lymphoma Working Group and serves as its President. He uses his experience to lead programs in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies.

Specialization and Hematologic Focus

Dr. Avigdor treats blood cancers and immune system disorders. He specializes in lymphomas, including Hodgkin, Non-Hodgkin, and Burkitt’s lymphoma. The specialist also treats multiple myeloma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and various types of anemia. He integrates immunotherapy and targeted biological treatments into his practice.

His therapeutic approach integrates several techniques:

• CAR–T Cell Therapy for lymphoma and myeloma
• Bone Marrow Transplantation including autologous and allogeneic procedures
• Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation — a procedure using healthy blood-forming cells from a half-matched donor to replace diseased bone marrow
• Precision Diagnostics using PET/CT imaging as a prognostic tool
• Immunotherapy and biological targeted regimens
• Therapeutic Apheresis and plasma exchange protocols — methods that filter blood to remove harmful substances or abnormal cells

Academic and Clinical Leadership

Dr. Avigdor holds leadership positions at Sheba Medical Center and national bodies. He co-directs the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division. Between 2011 and 2018, he served as Chairman of the Israeli Lymphoma Study Group. The specialist currently sits on the National Hematology Consultation Committee for the Health Basket.

Research and Professional Societies

The doctor contributes to medical science through clinical trials and partnerships. He has authored over 130 scientific publications. Dr. Avigdor collaborates with international organizations including:

• Lymphoma Study Association (LYSA), France
• European Mantle Cell Lymphoma Network (EMCL)
• International PET Study Groups in Lymphoma and Myeloma

Work Experience

• Director – Institute of Hematology, Sheba Medical Center
• Co-Director – Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Division, Sheba Medical Center
• Senior Lecturer – Tel Aviv University
• Former Chairman – Israeli Lymphoma Study Group (2011–2018)
• Founder and President – Israeli Lymphoma Working Group

Education and Training

• Medical Degree – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
• Residency – Internal Medicine and Hematology, Sheba Medical Center
• Postdoctoral Fellowship – Stem Cell Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science

Awards and Recognition

• Knesset Prize – for excellence in medical studies
• Ministry of Health Award – for outstanding physician performance
• Sackler Prize – for research excellence at Tel Aviv University