Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis Receives Technion Alumni Medal

Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan awarded the prestigious Technion Alumni Medal to Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, head of public health services at the Israeli Ministry of Health and a distinguished graduate of the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine. The medal was awarded to her “in recognition of her influential work for public health in Israel; in appreciation of her vital role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic; and in gratitude for being a role model for Technion students and alumni through her exceptional achievements in the field of medicine.”

President of the Technion, Prof. Uri Sivan, noted that “Dr. Alroy-Preis is a model and inspiration for us. In her character, in her professional and managerial capabilities, she embodies the spirit of the Technion, which combines research, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and scientific excellence with social mission. Dr. Alroy-Preis’ contribution to public health in Israel was particularly prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she led the fight against the pandemic and significantly influenced global pandemic response efforts. On behalf of the Technion and the entire Israeli society, I wish to thank you, Dr. Alroy-Preis, for your immense work for public health.”

Dr. Alroy-Preis, head of public health services at the Israeli Ministry of Health, is the senior professional leading the ministry’s policy on various issues, including the outbreak of infectious diseases, health promotion, and business licensing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led the fight in Israel based on scientific knowledge and top experts, led the vaccination campaign starting in the third wave, and was involved in research and discussions clarifying the need for a booster dose following the decline in vaccine efficacy.

Dr. Alroy-Preis is an expert in internal medicine, public health, and preventive medicine. She completed her internship at Rambam Health Care Campus and her residencies at Carmel Medical Center and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Alroy-Preis was formerly the Chief Epidemiologist of the state of New Hampshire and served as Deputy Director of the Carmel Medical Center. She holds an MBA from Tel Aviv University.

The Technion Alumni Medal is awarded to alumni who have achieved exceptional accomplishments in science, medicine, engineering, technology, and architecture; who have made significant contributions to advancing the economy, industry, and education; and who have demonstrated impressive leadership and exceptional commitment reflected in public activities for the Technion. Past recipients of the Alumni Medal include Dadi Perlmutter (2018), Avi Nathan (2019), Guido Pardo Roques (2019), Aharon Aharon (2023), and Johny Srouji (2023).