HACKENSACK, N.J. and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel , May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that Chaim Lebovits, Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting Thursday, May 19 ^th, at the 11^th World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress in London, UK. Mr. Lebovits will moderate a round table session on Brainstorm's NurOwn^® proprietary technology and its potential to introduce a groundbreaking treatment for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress
Date: Thursday May 19
Time: 11.25 AM BST - British Summer Time (06.25 AM EDT)
Location: Business Design Centre, London, UK

World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress

The "World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress", taking place May 18 ^th – 20^th, is an annual international conference, which brings together key industry players and senior executives within the space of regenerative medicine. The conference is mainly focused on developing the commercial aspects of stem cells, with the addition of innovation within regenerative medicine, notably tissue engineering, and also in the growing field of stem cells.

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.  NurOwn™ has been administered to over 30 patients with ALS in clinical trials conducted in Israel, and is currently being studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in the United States.  For more information, visit the company's website at www.brainstorm-cell.com.

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Contacts

Media:
Uri Yablonka, COO
Chief Operating Officer
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.
Phone: (646) 666-3188
uri@brainstorm-cell.com

Investors:
Michael Rice
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
Phone: 646-597-6979
mrice@lifesciadvisors.com

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