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Medigus Announces World’s Smallest Video Camera

Medigus Ltd. has developed the world's smallest video camera - just 0.99 mm in diameter. These miniature cameras are manufactured from materials suitable for human medical procedures. They are designed specifically for small-diameter disposable endoscopic devices, used in diagnostic and surgical procedures in regions of the anatomy where larger scopes are not viable. Medigus will begin supplying camera samples in the coming weeks to US and Japanese companies which produce cardiology-r...

GCP Clinical Studies joins ResearchPoint Global, a Worldwide CRO, that Expands its Worldwide Presence to Israel

ResearchPoint Global (RPG) announces its newest member, GCP Clinical Studies Ltd., a leading provider of clinical research services and educational programs in Israel. GCP conducts trials with many of the country’s top medical centers. Its educational program has assisted in establishing high quality standards throughout Israel. "GCP is delighted and honored to be a part of the RPG organization, since this will offer our local clients the option for conducting professionally well-managed ...

The DaVinci of Surgery

Artist, dentist, sculptor and internationally-known surgeon: all these titles belong to one man, Prof. Stephen A. Schendel, who recently visited Rambam. There, he performed innovative operations and gave lessons in the art of medicine. Prof. Stephen A. Schendel and Rambam doctors performing surgery. © Pioter Fliter-RHCC During the beginning of March, Rambam surgeons conducted two complicated operations that included maxillofacial and plastic surgery. Such treatments are usually divi...

Israeli Breath test could identify head and neck cancer

An 'electronic nose' can distinguish between molecules found in the breath of head-and-neck cancer patients and those of healthy people, according to the results of a small, initial study published in the British Journal of Cancer. Researchers from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology collected breath samples from 82 people from three groups: head-and-neck cancer patients, lung cancer patients and healthy people. The team examined the differences in the molecules present in the exhal...

Job Offers: Bioinformatician and VP operations

Bioinformatician (reference JB-10) Bioinformatican in software development team. The job requires development and maintenance of bioinformatic tools, Web interfaces, database programming. BSc or MSc in bioinformatics / computer science. Requirements: Knowledge and experience in Perl and UNIX programming. Experience in developing WEB/ ORACLE /MySQL -advantage. Knowledge in bioinformatics / biology / plant science. For applications, please send your CV to jobs@evogene.com. Please state t...

Boston Scientific to Pay up to $24.3m for Israeli Start-Up

The identity of the buyer of SI Therapies has been revealed: US medical devices giant Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX), which the past has acquired Israeli companies Remon Medical and Labcoat, and has invested in many Israeli biomed companies and funds. Aran Research Development & Prototypes has published new details in its financials about the agreement it signed to sell the subsidiary (55 percent), from which it emerges that Boston Scientific paid $5.13 million in cash, and that the purcha...

Not Clowning Around

The operating room is not the most pleasant place for any patient. But for children about to undergo surgery, it is especially frightening. At Rambam we’ve learned that there is nothing to fear but fear itself. Now, as part of preparation for surgery, children become familiar with the operating room through the guidance of a medical clown called ‘Bermula’ Rambam’s medical clowns. Pioter Fliter-RHCC.© Medical clowns have been active at Rambam for the last eight years. Now, they have ent...

BIOPHARMA 2011: “From Science to Industry”

BIOPHARMA 2011: “From Science to Industry” - the 3rd Russian & International Symposium - is held in Tel Aviv, May 16-20, 2011. Location and dates: Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Israel May 16 – 20, 2011 Venue: Renaissance Tel-Aviv 5* Structure of the Symposium: - plenary sessions - sessions focused to individual topics - round table discussions Special emphasis will also be placed on informal discussions and there will be ample opportunity to meet and exchange views outside the lecture r...

Israeli Life Sciences Boom

A recent Wall Street Journal feature story claims to see "symptoms of a bubble" in the flooding Biotech IPO scene in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Appetite for Israeli initial public offerings of life-science companies is booming, writes the WSJ, but critics say the sector is immature and lacks the transparency for investors to make informed decisions. Over the last few years the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange loosened up on its rules for tech companies looking to go public. At the same time, ...

Job Offer in Israel

Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is looking for Clinical Supply Chain Planner Design, plan, execute and manage supply chain for worldwide clinical studies in accordance with international guidelines and regulations. Setup reliable global clinical supply chain for new studies in various stages. Manage outsourced IT, distribution and packaging vendors and resolve effectively any encountered operational issues Requirements: Industrial Engineer Experience in supply chain a plus Very good communica...