Where Imagination Meets Science Part 2
Technion alumni are reshaping health care with innovations that restore mobility, sharpen vision, and ease chronic conditions. These breakthroughs — from wearable migraine relief to gentler heart failure treatments — are helping patients live fuller, freer lives. All powered by Israeli ingenuity.
Glaucoma Care Made Easy
Developed by Sanoculis, led by alumnus Nir Israeli
This quick stent-free procedure lowers eye pressure and reduces the need for invasive surgery, helping glaucoma patients see clearly without the hassle.
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Walking, Rebooted
Developed by Lifeward (previously ReWalk Robotics), created by alumnus Dr. Amit Goffer
A robotic exoskeleton powers the hips and knees of people with spinal cord injuries and restores upright mobility, letting users walk, turn, and even climb stairs.
Photo credit: ReWalk/Lifeward
A Jolt of Hope for Heart Failure
Developed by Impulse Dynamics, co-founded by alumnus Shlomo Ben-Haim
The Optimizer® Smart Mini is a tiny implant that delivers precisely timed pulses to strengthen each heartbeat, helping patients with heart failure breathe more easily, feel stronger, and reclaim daily life.
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Drain the Strain
Developed by Paragate Medical, led by alumni Nitai Hanani, Dr. Yair Feld, Rann Marom, and Nadav Bachar
An implantable device quietly removes excess fluid from patients with heart or kidney failure, offering a gentler, home-based alternative to repeated hospital visits and helping the body stay balanced.
Photo credit: Paragate Medical
A Migraine’s New Nemesis
Developed by Theranica, led by alumni Alon Ironi and Slava Barabash
A wearable band on the arm dubbed Nerivio ® sends gentle vibrations that trigger the brain to block pain signals, offering the first FDA-cleared, drug-free migraine treatment for teens and adults.
