HACKENSACK, N.J. and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that results from its phase 2a study of NurOwn® in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and additional analyses will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting, taking place in Washington D.C. from April 18 to 25, 2015.

BrainStorm's CEO Tony Fiorino, MD, PhD, commented "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our results at this prestigious venue, and we look forward to discussing these findings with the medical community."

NurOwn® is an autologous cell therapy in which bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells are expanded and then, under proprietary conditions, induced to secrete several neurotrophic factors known to promote neuronal survival.  BrainStorm has completed two clinical trials of these neurotrophic factor-secreting mesenchymal stem cells in Israel, and is currently enrolling a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 study at three centers in the United States. 

The presentation details are as follows:

Poster: P2.059 "Autologous Transplantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secreting Neurotrophic Factors (Nurown™) in ALS: Results of a Phase 2 Clinical Trial"

Session Date/Time: Session P2, Tuesday April 21, 2015, 7:30am to 12:00pm   (EDT)

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of first-of-its-kind adult stem cell therapies derived from autologous bone marrow cells for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The Company holds the rights to develop and commercialize its NurOwn^® technology through an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Ramot, the technology transfer company of Tel Aviv University. For more information, visit the company's website at  www.brainstorm-cell.com .

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