Mar Elias Research Center (MERC) visoin is to be a world recognized facility in Galille, powered by highly motivated faculty and students in order to contribute to the local and  international academic, community and corporate sectors. MERC will be a center of excellence and achievements and will provide an economic incentives to help stem the brain drain of young Israelis, especially Christian Arabs. Our research team will nurture high quality endeavors and cooperation between science and humanity.