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Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Chief Scientist, Dr. Daniel Offen, To Present Results from New Parkinson's Study at International Stem Cell Meeting in Tel Aviv.


NEW YORK & PETACH TIKVAH, Israel -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

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: BCLI BCLI British Columbia Law Institute ), a leading developer of adult stem cell Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found throughout the body that divide to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues. Also known as somatic (from Greek Σωματικóς, of the body  technologies and therapeutics, announced today that Dr. Daniel Offen, the Company's Chief Scientist, will present results of a most recent study in the Parkinson's disease project, under the title: "HUMAN BONE MARROW STEM CELLS INDUCED TO SECRETE NEUROTROPHIC FACTORS AS A NEW STRATEGY FOR AUTOLOGOUS autologous /au·tol·o·gous/ (aw-tol´ah-gus) related to self; belonging to the same organism.

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 CELL THERAPY IN NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES", the lecture will be given at the Second International Stem Cell Meeting: "The Potency of Stem Cells" to be held from May 27-29, 2008 in Tel-Aviv in conjunction with the ILSI-Biomed Israel 2008 Conference.

Over the past few months, Dr. Offen and his team have conducted a study, using Brainstorm's NTF NTF No Transaction Fee
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 cells, in which they were transplanted into rats model of Parkinson's disease. The rats were examined to compare their motor function to the control group. The results will be presented at the conference.

About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is an emerging company developing adult stem cell therapeutic products, derived from autologous (self) bone marrow cells, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The NurOwn(TM) patent pending technology is based on discoveries made by the scientific team led by prominent neurologist Professor Eldad Melamed, Head of Neurology at Rabin Medical Center The Rabin Medical Center is a medical center in Petah Tikva, Israel. It is currently the second largest medical center in Israel after Sheba Medical Center, having lost the title of largest in 2006. , and expert cell biologist Dr. Daniel Offen, Head of the Neuroscience Laboratory at the Felsenstein Medical Research Center of Tel-Aviv University. The technology allows for the differentiation of bone marrow-derived stem cells into functional neurons and astrocytes astrocytes (as´trōsī´ts),
n a large, star-shaped cell found in certain tissues of the nervous system. A mass of astrocytes is called astroglia. See also astrocytoma.
, as demonstrated in animal models. The Company holds rights to develop and commercialize the technology through an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Ramot at Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv University (TAU, אוניברסיטת תל־אביב, את"א) is Israel's largest on-site university.  Ltd., the technology transfer company of Tel-Aviv University. The Company's initial focus is on Parkinson ALS Als (äls), Ger. Alsen, island, 121 sq mi (313 sq km), Sønderjylland co., S Denmark, in the Lille Bælt, separated from the mainland by the narrow Alensund.  and Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition

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, although its technology has promise for treating several others diseases including MS, Huntington's disease and stroke.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute "forward-looking statements" and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.'s actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements, including BrainStorm's ability to complete its equity financing transactions previously disclosed,. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks associated with BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.'s limited operating history, history of losses and expectation to incur losses for the foreseeable future; dependence on its license to Ramot's technology; ability, together with its licensor, to adequately protect the NurOwn(tm) technology; dependence on key executives and on its scientific consultants; ability to identify, negotiate and successfully implement strategic partnering relationships; ability to complete clinical trials successfully and to obtain required regulatory approvals; competition with companies, some of which have greater resources and experience in developing and obtaining regulatory approval for treatments in BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.'s market; the limited public trading market for BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.'s stock which may never develop into an active market; and other factors detailed in BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.'s annual report on Form 10-KSB, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at http://www.sec.gov/ or by request to the Company. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us.
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