Some of the noted companies dicussed here include:

Gamida-Cell - works to expand, outside the body, the number of hematopoietic (blood and lymph) stem cells for treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, as well as for use in future regenerative cell-based medicines, including heart and pancreatic tissue repair.

Proneuron Biotechnologies aims to develop and commercialize therapies for different central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Proneuron is currently focusing on a treatment for spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders, which until now were considered incurable.

Prochon Biotech Ltd. specializes in ex-vivo expansion of cells for use in treating bone and cartilage disorders. Currently focused on finding a cure for Achondroplasia, the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism, the company develops biology-based products for tissue regeneration and growth.

M.G.V. Systems develops novel therapeutic modalities for cardiovascular medicine based on gene and cell therapy. Using those cells that produce blood vessels and genetically manipulating them, the company is developing vascular grafts that will prevent graft failure, as well as modified cells that will promote the production of new blood vessels that will bypass occluded arteries.

QUANTOMIX is commercializing its breakthrough technology, which enables direct imaging of fully hydrated samples in an electron microscope. Its products allow for the examination of cells and tissues without conventional treatments such as drying, deep freezing and sectioning. This should pave the way to improved understanding of biomedical processes, patient care and more effective pharmaceutical research.

While not Consortium members, BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics develops solutions for terminal neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

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