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Positive results for Brainstorm’s ALS trial

Posted on November 24, 2019

As reported (here) previously, the stem cell treatment for ALS from Israel’s Brainstorm is doing well in trials.  The latest Phase 2 trial of Brainstorm’s autologous bone-marrow derived MSC-NTF cells (Nurown) in 48 patients at 3 US sites was effective … Continue reading →

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Video of Brainstorm’s ALS treatment

Posted on November 13, 2016

New ABC TV video of the 4-year human trials of the stem cell treatment from Israel’s Brainstorm on 26 ALS patients at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center. 90% have shown positive change. The patients’ own bone marrow stem cells are extracted, … Continue reading →

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Another successful Brainstorm trial

Posted on January 24, 2016

A four-year study at Jerusalem’s Hadassah hospital of the stem cell treatment from Israel’s Brainstorm has been shown to inhibit the progression of the fatal neurological disease ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) in 87 percent of 26 patients. http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Health-and-Science/Optimistic-results-for-Phase-ALS-treatment-at-Jerusalem-hospital-441407

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Brainstorm completes stem cell bioreactor

Posted on August 17, 2014

Israel’s BrainStorm, together with Canadian company Octane Biotech, has built a bioreactor for commercial production of the stem cells used as a basis for the company’s treatment for ALCS. The ability to multiply stem cells is critical for the treatment’s … Continue reading →

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Israeli cybersecurity chiefs are talking

Posted on November 15, 2020

The Israel Security Business Forum (ISBF) is a new channel in which CEOs from hundreds of Israel’s cybersecurity companies meet and discuss relevant issues. The ISBF provides opportunities to brainstorm ideas and develop new ways to protect systems, data and … Continue reading →

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Helping each other

Posted on November 1, 2020

This article describes many of the acts of kindness that Israelis perform to help other members of the Startup community. They include rent-free offices, networking, brainstorming, training, sharing data and referrals to investors. Although competition is fierce, Israeli entrepreneurs want … Continue reading →

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Pre-clinical success for Covid-19 ARDS treatment

Posted on August 2, 2020

Israel’s BrainStorm (reported here previously) reported promising results of pre-clinical trials for its Nurown treatment for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) brought about by Covid-19. The NurOwn cells reduced the cytokine storm and lung damage. https://ir.brainstorm-cell.com/2020-07-23-BrainStorm-Announces-Groundbreaking-Pre-Clinical-Study-of-NurOwn-R-derived-Exosome-Based-Treatment-for-COVID-19-ARDS

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Hackathon for Australian bushfire solutions

Posted on February 2, 2020

Israeli tech entrepreneurs, programmers, zoologists, water and environmental experts are taking part in a 15-hour hackathon (product design workshop event) in Tel Aviv to devise ways to help Australia tackle the consequences of the environmental calamity from its bushfires. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-techies-to-brainstorm-ideas-for-tackling-australia-bush-fire-challenges/

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Stem cell treatment for MS

Posted on December 23, 2018

Israel’s BrainStorm has received FDA approval to use its Nurown stem cells in a Phase 2 trial for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS affects approximately 1 million individuals in the U.S. and 2.5 million individuals worldwide.  Nurown is … Continue reading →

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Card games to teach innovation

Posted on December 9, 2018

Israeli start-up Innovations Nations Games (TING) has developed a learning ‘Toolkit’ in the form of card games to help develop innovative and creative thinking skills. Players brainstorm ideas for new innovative ventures or solutions for existing challenges. https://www.jpost.com/In-Jerusalem/TING-about-it-572614 https://ting.global/

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