Universities worldwide are looking to emulate Israel’s tech-transfer magic. By Abigail Klein Leichman It’s no coincidence that Harvard and UCLA chose experienced Israelis to direct their technology-transfer offices. Cash-strapped universities urgently need to streamline the transfer of inventions from lab bench to market, and Israeli TTOs have a remarkable track record of generating more revenue [...]
An innovative Israeli supplement for preventing and improving neurodegenerative diseases is here. BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVI Pomegranates are known to contain powerful antioxidants that fight the oxygen free radicals that cause inflammation, accelerated aging of the tissues, the activation of harmful genes within DNA and an overloaded immune system. Various herbs, spices such as turmeric [...]
Israeli immune based diagnostics company MeMed announced that it has been awarded a $4 million grant by the US Department of Defense's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). The award will support transition of the Tirat Hacarmel-based company's prototype point-of-care (POC) platform towards a final product, including transfer to manufacturing and implementation of cloud connectivity. The [...]
Kai Beckmann, CEO of Performance Materials at Merck, says 'our collaboration has deep roots' as the German pharma and chemical giant expands Jerusalem lab By SHOSHANNA SOLOMON Israeli innovation is behind almost half of the healthcare revenues of the 350-year-old German pharmaceutical and chemicals firm Merck, Kai Beckmann, CEO of Performance Materials at the [...]
ALYNnovation takes medical innovations developed at the ALYN pediatric rehabilitation hospital out of the hospital so that all children can benefit from them. Although most children on respirators are also paralyzed, they can derive a great deal of benefit from treatment with water. The problem is that their respirator must not become wet. "Our [...]
MIXiii-Biomed 2018 Conference - Innovation and Trends shaping the future of healthcare systems and life sciences Following in the tradition of the Biomed Israel Conferences, the scientific program is of a high standard. The conference is co-organized by leading Israeli and international healthcare institutions with the objective of exposing participants to thought leaders [...]
As in previous years, one of the highlights of the MIXiii-Biomed Exhibition will be the Start-up Pavilion. Strategically located at the exhibition center this space will be dedicated to providing a powerful, high-end platform for maximum exposure and business development opportunities for innovative start-up companies. MIXiii-Biomed and Israel Innovation Authority are once again ready to provide the platform for [...]
Dear Colleagues, MIXiii-BIOMED is the leading event of Israel’s life sciences industry. Hailed as the annual meeting place for players of Israel’s healthcare industry with their colleagues from around the globe, MIXiii-BIOMED presents a unique and exuberating occasion to participate in discussions, panel presentations, product demonstrations and networking opportunities, all paving the way for new [...]