“Science is right at the heart of the UK-Israel relationship. Top British and Israeli scientists are already collaborating to develop cures to some of the most awful diseases. I am delighted that so many medical research powerhouses have now given their support to this collaboration. The new projects we are announcing today have the potential make a real difference to the lives of people who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.” (Britain’s Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould in a statement on the announcement of £3.2 million of funding for eight joint medical research projects by British and Israeli scientists, 11/02/2015)