• Other good news from Israel - a cross-ministries committee for bringing back Israeli scientists started its activity and is headed by the director of the Ministry of Absorption.  At the beginning of June the committee will present recommendations about employment solutions and incentives for returning scientists related to the academia, industry, healthcare system and education system.  BioAbroad is very involved in the committee.  
• The Weizmann institute announces a new type of position: Senior Intern.  This is an advanced/instructor-equal position which is conducted under an existing Weizmann's PI. The position includes social benefits.  Details are here.   
• The levels of the financial support to employer who employ returning scientists were recently doubled to about 60,000 NIS per year for two years, a list of the support levels are here. Scientists from abroad can now receive eligibility letter from Misrad Haklita for potential employers prior to their return (after registering as a returning scientist).  We hope this will increase the attractiveness for employers to empoy scientists from abroad. 
• Can your idea be commercialized?  - BioAbroad will assist you in finding Israelis abroad that may be interested in working with you on commercializing your idea.  We can also direct you to experienced people who you will be able to consult with.  You can find more details on entrepreneurship and the Israeli incubators program in our "For the Entrepreneur" section. For more information write to Rami Lotem rami@bioabroad.org.il    
• New appointments and regional centers for BioAbroad 
  • Anava Blander - Events Coordinator
  • Ann Harbor manager - Dr. Dana Reichmann Seattle manager - Dr. Sara Eyal 
  • MIT manager - Dr. Eytan Abraham
  • UCSD San Diego manager  - Dr. Ronit Illus 
  • Berkeley, CA manager - Dr. Assaf Zemach
  • Rockfeller University, NY - Dr. Neri  Minsky
  • Yale, CT manager - Dr. Arnon Henn
  • Toronto manager - Dr. Orr Ravitz
  • Stanford, CA - Dr. Menashe Elazar
• BioAbroad Alumni in Israel - we would like to include in our website a list of people who returned to Israel and are willing to help members who intend to return and ready to learn from others' experience.  Let us know who can help in this at info@bioabroad.org.il    
• Boston MedTech Advisors will provide a one hour free consultation / review of proposals for medical device start-ups considered by members of BioAbroad. Consultation will be done in the company's offices in MA or via phone. 
• Please make sure that your details in our website are updated and include a CV.  This is important for job hunting, networking and new collaborations!  Check or update your details here.

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