Two thousand peer-reviewed papers constitute the scholarly output of Yehuda Shoenfeld, an Israeli physician and immunologist specializing in autoimmune disease. Based primarily at the Sheba Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, he has dedicated his career to the study of immune system regulation, notably proposing the existence of Autoimmune Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants, commonly referred to as ASIA.
Academic and Clinical Foundations
Born in Topoľčany in 1948, Shoenfeld pursued his medical education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His professional career has spanned multiple Israeli institutions, including Ariel University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He holds the Laura Schwarz-Kipp Chair for Research of Autoimmune Diseases and manages editorial responsibilities for publications such as Harefuah, the Israel Medical Association Journal, and Autoimmunity Reviews.
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Shoenfeld has contributed to over 40 books and more than 350 book chapters, including the volume Vaccines and Autoimmunity. His contributions to internal medicine and rheumatology have earned him diverse honors, including the EULAR Prize, the Nelson’s Prize for Humanity and Science, and the ACR Master Award. He holds honorary doctorates from Debrecen University and Hasselt University, alongside honorary memberships in the Royal College of Physicians and the Hungarian Association of Rheumatology.
Scientific Controversy and Retractions
Shoenfeld’s work, particularly his research regarding the intersection of vaccines and autoimmune conditions, has faced significant scrutiny. Two of his scientific articles have undergone formal retraction, including a 2016 study on HPV vaccines and behavioral changes in mice, which was withdrawn due to concerns regarding data integrity and methodology. His involvement with the Children's Medical Safety Research Institute and appearances at anti-vaccination conferences have further marked his academic trajectory with professional contention.
Fast facts
- Born: 1948, Topoľčany
- Nationality: Israel
- Primary Field: Autoimmune disease
- Academic Base: Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center
- Publications: Over 2,000 papers
- Selected Award: Yakir Ramat Gan (2020)
- Professional Membership: Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
Questions readers ask
What is the ASIA syndrome?
It is a theoretical syndrome proposed by Shoenfeld describing an autoimmune response supposedly triggered by vaccine adjuvants.
Where does Yehuda Shoenfeld conduct his research?
He is affiliated with the Sheba Medical Center and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.
Achievements
- Held posts at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center
- Fields: autoimmune disease
