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Defense system innovator visits London

Posted on November 17, 2024

Israel Technion graduate Dr Irit Idan was the Executive Vice President for Research and Development at RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems and is now CEO of Idan Technology Insights. UK readers can hear her speak on Dec 9 in London. https://technionuk.org/event/the-future-of-israels-defence-systems-dec24/

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International design award

Posted on September 29, 2024

Maayan Kinsbursky, graduate from Israel’s Technion Institute, has won the international Red Dot Design Award for her project, U·Bra – an innovative bra for women who have undergone a mastectomy and cannot have reconstruction surgery. It is a non-invasive alternative … Continue reading →

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Innovating for the future

Posted on September 22, 2024

There’s just time to register for this Technion Institute webinar on 25 Sep at 5pm BST (midday EST). You will learn how the Technion’s close ties with industry and its entrepreneurial-focused programs, accelerators, and incubators help transform research into reality. … Continue reading →

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Positive thoughts can heal the heart

Posted on September 22, 2024

At least it can in heart-diseased mice.  Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute induced positive emotion and motivation, resulting in an immune response that helped heal cardiac scarring, increased blood vessel formation, and improved cardiac performance. So pass on my positive … Continue reading →

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On a mission

Posted on September 22, 2024

Technion alumna Maya Shnur is a business manager at Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. “When the sirens start and I take my little boy down into the bomb shelter, I say ‘thank you Rafael for saving our lives.’” Maya contributes … Continue reading →

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Using AI & RNA to deliver therapies

Posted on May 12, 2024

Mana.bio (see here previously) presented to the delegates of Technion UK’s tour of Israel. CEO and co-founder Yogev Debbi explained Mana’s drug delivery development, exactly 7 months after moving to its new premises on Oct 8 when 25% of their … Continue reading →

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Innovative tech gets survivor back on her feet

Posted on March 25, 2024

Neta from Kibbutz Kfar Aza was badly wounded by Hamas on Oct 7. Technion doctors created a unique orthotic device tailored specifically for Neta based on 3D scans of her leg, to aid her in walking while her ankle is … Continue reading →

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Technion UK solidarity trip to Israel

Posted on March 25, 2024

UK readers can join Technion UK (May 6 – 10), for the “Solidarity trip to Israel”. Experience Israel’s innovative spirit firsthand through privileged encounters with pioneering startups, interactive sessions at the Technion Institute and adventure into the heart of Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Predicting response to cancer therapy

Posted on March 11, 2024

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) are successful in 40% of cancer patients but are invasive and time-consuming. Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have developed a tool that predicts the response based on the metabolic activity in the immune system cells. (See … Continue reading →

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Watch “From Israel with Love”

Posted on June 4, 2023

The Technion UK offers free viewing of its Israel 75th Anniversary celebration show – but only until 11:30pm on Mon Jun 5th (UK time).  Register below. https://technionuk.org/event/from-israel-with-love-online-show-screening/

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