Highlights Preclinical Research and Continued Progress of NurOwn® Platform in ALS Pivotal Trial
NEW YORK and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel, Nov. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.
(NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of innovative autologous adult stem cell therapeutics for debilitating neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that it will highlight progress with ongoing preclinical research and their proprietary NurOwn® technology platform at November clinical and investor conferences.
Clinical Conferences
Neuroscience 2018 Conference, San Diego, CA
| Date: | November 7, 2018 |
| Time: | 1:00-2:00pm |
| Location: | SDCC Halls B-H |
| Session 761: | Neurotoxicity, Inflammation, Neuroprotection: Neuroprotective Mechanisms: Preclinical (761.05 / MM14) |
| Presenter: | Ralph Kern, M.D., MHSc, COO & CMO, Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. |
| Poster: | “Development of MSC-NTF Cell Exosomes for Neurodegenerative Diseases.” |
More Information: Abstract of the poster is available here.
Investor Conferences
Inv€$tival Showcase, London, England— Chaim Lebovits, President & CEO will provide a corporate update presentation during the Jeffries-partnered Biotech & Money Inv€$tival Showcase.
| Date: | November 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:00am |
| Location: | ADELPHI 2 |
About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of innovative autologous adult stem cell therapeutics for debilitating neurodegenerative diseases. The Company holds the rights to clinical development and commercialization of the NurOwn® technology platform through an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement. NurOwn® has received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) in ALS and orphan status by the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). BrainStorm is currently enrolling a Phase 3 pivotal trial in ALS (NCT03280056), investigating repeat-administration of NurOwn® at six sites in the U.S., supported by a grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM CLIN2-0989). The pivotal study is intended to support a filing for U.S. FDA approval of NurOwn® in ALS. For more information, visit BrainStorm's website at www.brainstorm-cell.com.
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CONTACT
Media:
Joseph Petroziello
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics
Phone: +1.215.485.6797
Email: JP@brainstorm-cell.com
Investors:
Marcy Beth Nanus
Solebury Trout
Phone: +1.646.378.2927
Email: MNanus@troutgroup.com