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GCANRx Announces Completion of Preclinical Study for Neuropsychiatric Cannabinoid Therapy

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Professor Tal Burstyn-Cohen, Ph.D. of the Hebrew University, through the Yissum Research Development Company, led the preclinical study.

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  • Professor Tal Burstyn-Cohen, Ph.D. of the Hebrew University, through the Yissum Research Development Company, led the preclinical study.
  • The preclinical study aimed to assess the impact of various combinations of the neuroprotective therapeutic in a preclinical model.
  • “We are excited to finally receive the positive results from our preclinical study, which was our first step in validating our novel, cannabinoid based therapeutic,” said Aitan Zacharin, GCANRx CEO.
  • To receive the latest information about GCANRx sign up to the investor email at https://bit.ly/2ZNlBoj or follow @GCANRX on Twitter.

ATCC and Tissue Dynamics Announce a Strategic Collaboration to Bring a Transformative Heart Organoid Model to Market

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The collaboration will be done under the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) framework, which awarded both companies a two-year grant.

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  • The collaboration will be done under the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) framework, which awarded both companies a two-year grant.
  • The BIRD Foundation, established in 1977, bolsters transformative partnerships that stimulate, promote, and support industrial research and development in a wide range of technology sectors.
  • Tissue Dynamics partnered with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to develop the world’s first mature self-paced multi-chambered cardiac organoid model , using ATCC cells, that emulates critical aspects of human physiology.
  • Tissue Dynamics’ partnership with ATCC aims to advance this cardiac organoid model for industrial use.

nT-Tao Compact Fusion Energy Welcomes Dr. Eyal Hulata, Former Israeli National Security Advisor, to its Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- nT-Tao, the compact fusion energy company setting a new standard for the future of clean energy, today announced that Dr. Eyal Hulata has joined its Strategic Advisory Board. As the former head of the Israeli National Security Council, Eyal brings decades of national security experience and a strategic global outlook to nT-Tao as the company continues its mission of developing and commercializing a compact fusion energy solution.

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  • As the former head of the Israeli National Security Council, Eyal brings decades of national security experience and a strategic global outlook to nT-Tao as the company continues its mission of developing and commercializing a compact fusion energy solution.
  • Dr. Eyal Hulata is a distinguished figure in Israeli national security and intelligence, with a deep background that spans over two decades.
  • He recently served as Israel's National Security Advisor and Head of the National Security Council under Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
  • "I am honored to be joining the advisory board of nT-Tao, Israel's first and only nuclear fusion energy company," said Dr. Eyal Hulata.

Scinai Welcomes Liat Halpert as Head of Business Development and Sales

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

JERUSALEM, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq: SCNI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing inflammation and immunology (I&I) biological products and providing CDMO services through its Scinai Bioservices business unit, today announced the appointment of Liat Halpert as Head of Business Development and Sales.

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  • JERUSALEM, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq: SCNI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing inflammation and immunology (I&I) biological products and providing CDMO services through its Scinai Bioservices business unit, today announced the appointment of Liat Halpert as Head of Business Development and Sales.
  • Scinai's broad pharmaceutical development experience, along with its end-to-end biologics drug development and GMP manufacturing facility, drove the Q3 2023 launch of Scinai Bioservices, a boutique end-to-end CDMO business unit, to assist biotech companies efficiently bring their products to market.
  • In addition to expanding the CDMO's business development and sales activities, Halpert will support partnering and out-licensing activities with mid and large cap pharma companies with which Scinai plans on bringing the NanoAbs through clinical trials and towards commercialization.
  • Halpert commented, "I am thrilled to join Scinai where I'll be leading business development and sales of our state-of-the-art end-to-end CDMO services in the global biotech arena.

CTERA’s Michael Amselem is Named a 2024 CRN® Channel Chief

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Monday, February 5, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTERA , the leader in edge-to-cloud file services today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Michael Amselem, Chief Revenue Officer to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTERA , the leader in edge-to-cloud file services today announced that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , has named Michael Amselem, Chief Revenue Officer to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies.
  • Amselem has over 20 years of experience in enterprise and channel sales and holds a BA in Economy from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
  • The Channel Company is pleased to acknowledge these prominent channel leaders and looks forward to chronicling their achievements throughout the year.”
    CTERA appointed Amselem to the CRO post in March 2023.
  • “Congratulations to Michael on making the 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs list,” said Oded Nagel, CEO of CTERA.

Press release - Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Hitler did not win!”

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

On Thursday, Irene Shashar, a survivor of the Warsaw ghetto, addressed MEPs in a plenary session in Brussels to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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  • On Thursday, Irene Shashar, a survivor of the Warsaw ghetto, addressed MEPs in a plenary session in Brussels to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • “We pay tribute today to the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm our unwavering commitment against antisemitism, racism and other forms of hate.
  • Living in Israel today, she said, “I was blessed with the opportunity to have children and grandchildren.
  • After 7 October “the resurgence of antisemitism means that the hate of the past is still with us”, Ms Shashar warned.

Press release - Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar to address MEPs

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar to address MEPs

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  • Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar to address MEPs
    On Thursday, Irene Shashar, a survivor of the Warsaw ghetto, will address MEPs during a plenary session in Brussels, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • After Ms Shashar’s speech, MEPs will observe a minute’s silence.
  • The ceremony will close with a musical performance by Sheva Tehoval, soprano, and Mr Marcelo Nisinman of "Kaddish" by Maurice Ravel.
  • Irene Shashar
    Born on 12 December 1937 as Ruth Lewkowicz, Irene Shashar survived the Warsaw ghetto.

VoxelSensors introduces new Head of Spatial and Empathic Sensor Fusion Team, Boris Greenberg, at CES 2024

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

With over 21 years of expertise in multi-disciplinary R&D within the high-tech industry and academia, Mr. Greenberg brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

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  • With over 21 years of expertise in multi-disciplinary R&D within the high-tech industry and academia, Mr. Greenberg brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
  • Notably, Mr. Greenberg holds more than 20 patents and pursued his studies in physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  • “In 2023, VoxelSensors started collaborations with customers to test SPAES and tailor our solution to their specific needs,” Johannes Peeters, CEO at VoxelSensors, emphasizes.
  • “We can clearly see the positive influence of our technology and systems in creating new mobile and empathic XR Systems.

JPC Briefing: 55,000 Israelis with Disabilities Evacuated from Conflict Areas

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

JERUSALEM, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas, more than 55,000 people with disabilities inside Israel been evacuated to areas further from the rocket fire, often to unfamiliar and inaccessible accommodations. Compounding the struggle to provide continuous care for those in need is the fact that 400,000 people have been called up for reserve military duty, so many staff and family carers are simply not available.

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  • These facts came to light in a panel hosted by the Jerusalem Press Club (JPC), and moderated by Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, Co-Founder, Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund.
  • The panel featured leading Israeli disability experts who outlined challenges for Israelis with a variety of disabilities.
  • People with mobility disabilities can struggle to access a bomb shelter in under two minutes when a siren goes off.
  • From an Israeli population of 9 million, 17% are disabled and about 50% of those living with disabilities have more than one disability.

The Paulson Family Foundation Donates $27m for a New Building at Hebrew University's School of Computer Science and Engineering

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Hebrew University's School of Computer Science and Engineering has been the birthplace of some of the world's leading hi-tech companies, including Mobileye and Lightricks.

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  • The Hebrew University's School of Computer Science and Engineering has been the birthplace of some of the world's leading hi-tech companies, including Mobileye and Lightricks.
  • This gift from the U.S.-based Paulson Family Foundation will enable the construction of the fourth building in the computer science complex, thus expanding and upgrading the School's learning spaces and research laboratories.
  • The Paulson Family Foundation was founded in 2009 by John Paulson, President of Paulson & Co., a global investment company.
  • This gift will ensure that the Hebrew University has the resources to meet the growing demand for computer science and engineering education."