HACKENSACK, N.J. and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that it will hold a conference call on December 19 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. Mr. Chaim Lebovits, BrainStorm's President and Chief Executive Officer, will provide an update to shareholders to discuss ongoing progress with NurOwn^® in the treatment of amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Mr. Lebovits will lay out plans for 2017, including a discussion on a planned registration trial as well as a new pathway that may potentially provide patients with access to NurOwn.

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.

Safe Harbor Statement

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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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