Alpha Tau Successfully Treats First Glioblastoma Patient in Israel
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2 days ago
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Alpha Tau announced the treatment with Alpha DaRT of the first glioblastoma patient in Israel, and the first ever outside of the United States, performed at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem. The procedure was carried out by a multidisciplinary team led by Prof. Yigal Shoshan, Professor of Neurosurgery at Hadassah University Medical Center. Using the company's brain applicator under real-time stereotactic neuro-navigation, Alpha DaRT sources were precisely delivered to the recurrent tumor through a single burr hole entry point into the brain. The procedure was completed safely and without unexpected complications.
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Alpha Tau Medical Ltd is an Israel-based medical technology company that focuses on research, development and commercialization of Alpha DaRT Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy (Alpha DaRT) for the treatment of solid cancer. Company's technology relies on the diffusion of atoms that emit alpha particles within the tumor tissue, and enables alpha radiation to reach the the entire tumor. Precise amounts of radioactive radium-224 affixed that emit short-range alpha radiation enables to damages and kills cancer cells within a short period of time. The Company has one subsidiary Healthcare Capital Corp.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Expanded Participating Centers: The FDA has authorized two additional leading U.S. academic cancer centers to join the REGAIN trial, broadening geographic access and clinical expertise, aimed at enhancing patient accessibility and multidisciplinary neuro-oncology support.
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