HACKENSACK, N.J. and PETACH TIKVAH, Israel, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, announced that the Company will present data from its Phase 2 clinical study of NurOwn® in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the Inaugural "Cell & Gene Exchange" conference in Washington DC.  Dr. Ralph Kern, MD, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a panel titled "Clinical updates: Promising cell and gene therapy programs," followed by a company update delivered by Chaim Lebovits, Chief Executive Officer.

About the Cell & Gene Exchange

The Cell & Gene Exchange brings together leaders from patient advocacy groups, industry, academia and government to network, exchange ideas and explore partnership opportunities. The goal is facilitating conversations among patient groups and key stakeholders to advancing potentially curative therapies for life-threatening diseases.  More information about the Cell & Gene Exchange can be found here:  https://ebdgroup.knect365.com/cellgene-exchange/

About BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company engaged in the development of first-of-its-kind adult mesenchymal 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 approximately 75 patients with ALS in clinical trials conducted in the United States and Israel.  In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted in the U.S., a clinically meaningful benefit was demonstrated by higher response to NurOwn compared with placebo.  For more information, visit the company's website at www.brainstorm-cell.com. 

Safe-Harbor Statement

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CONTACTS

Media:  
Uri Yablonka  
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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