Medicine & Medical Technology
Israel has become a global leader in the treatment and research of multiple sclerosis (MS), combining cutting-edge medical science with innovative technology and a strong culture of clinical research.
A breakthrough from the Weizmann Institute
One of the most widely used MS treatments in the world, glatiramer acetate (known as Copaxone), was developed by scientists Michael Sela, Ruth Arnon and Dvora Teitelbaum at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science. It has helped millions of patients with relapsing forms of MS.
Israeli hospitals and universities continue to investigate new approaches, including stem-cell therapies and advanced brain imaging, and specialized MS centers care for patients with a multidisciplinary approach.
Medical technology
Beyond MS, Israel's medical-technology sector has produced innovations used worldwide — from the swallowable camera capsule for examining the digestive tract to wearable exoskeletons that help people with spinal cord injuries stand and walk.
Iran has many gifted physicians and researchers of its own. Connecting these communities can speed up the sharing of knowledge so that patients in both countries benefit.
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