Leadership
Executive Team
Sanjay Keswani, MBBS, FRCP
Dr Keswani is an accomplished physician-scientist with executive leadership experience in both large pharma and small biotech. He is a former Neurology faculty member at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom. Sanjay was Senior Vice President of R&D at Hoffman La Roche, a...
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Dr Keswani is an accomplished physician-scientist with executive leadership experience in both large pharma and small biotech. He is a former Neurology faculty member at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom. Sanjay was Senior Vice President of R&D at Hoffman La Roche, and Vice President of Exploratory and Clinical Translational Research at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he was responsible for multiple therapeutic areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Rare Diseases, Fibrosis and Virology. He has held CEO and CMO positions in biotech with experience of successful Nasdaq IPO (Annexon), acquisition (MiroBio by Gliead), venture fundraising (Series A, B, D rounds), and multiple industry partnerships. Sanjay has been instrumental in the development of several approved medicines, including Risdiplam, Emgality, Faricimab, Cymbalta, Aimovig and Deucravacitnib. Sanjay completed his residency in Neurology and fellowships in Neuroimmunology and Neurophysiology at Johns Hopkins. He graduated in medicine at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital (UK’s oldest hospital founded in 1123) and holds a First Class honors BSc degree from St. Mary’s Hospital, London in Pathology & Basic Medical Sciences (Immunology).
Prof. Michal Schwartz
A world-renowned expert in Neuroimmunology who pioneered the field of nervous system repair, protection, and maintenance by the immune system. Schwartz is a professor of Neuroimmunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS). She was the first to suggest, against the prevailing dogma at the time, that circulating immune cells are e...
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A world-renowned expert in Neuroimmunology who pioneered the field of nervous system repair, protection, and maintenance by the immune system. Schwartz is a professor of Neuroimmunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS). She was the first to suggest, against the prevailing dogma at the time, that circulating immune cells are essential for supporting life-long functional brain plasticity in health and disease, and should be harnessed to help fighting brain pathologies. These results led to the paradigm-shifting approach of developing an immunotherapy to combat neurodegenerative diseases. Her scientific publications have been extremely influential, as reflected by their high citation scores. Schwartz has received numerous national and international awards, and served as president of the International Society of Neuroimmunology (2016-2018).
Roee Hevrony
Prior to joining ImmunoBrain in 2015, Roee worked for Babcock Power, Inc. in its nuclear power generation unit as a business controller and started his career as an investment banker with Merrill Lynch. Roee holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Columbia University (magna cum laude) and an MBA from the Wharton School of the Unive...
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Prior to joining ImmunoBrain in 2015, Roee worked for Babcock Power, Inc. in its nuclear power generation unit as a business controller and started his career as an investment banker with Merrill Lynch. Roee holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Columbia University (magna cum laude) and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Eti Yoles, Ph.D.
Dr. Eti Yoles brings over 20 years of experience in biotechnology, specializing in neuro-immunology. She has held key management positions in biotech startups, including CSO at Immunobrain Therapies and Managing Director at NeuroQuest. Dr. Yoles holds a B.Sc. in Biology, M.Sc. in Physiology, and Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Bar Ilan Univ...
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Dr. Eti Yoles brings over 20 years of experience in biotechnology, specializing in neuro-immunology. She has held key management positions in biotech startups, including CSO at Immunobrain Therapies and Managing Director at NeuroQuest. Dr. Yoles holds a B.Sc. in Biology, M.Sc. in Physiology, and Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Bar Ilan University.
Tommaso Croese, MD
Tommaso is a Neurologist with extensive experience in neuroimmunology, focusing on the role of immune cells in neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease. His expertise is backed by over 10 years in preclinical model research, shaping a deeper understanding of these diseases. After completing his residenc...
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Tommaso is a Neurologist with extensive experience in neuroimmunology, focusing on the role of immune cells in neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease. His expertise is backed by over 10 years in preclinical model research, shaping a deeper understanding of these diseases. After completing his residency in neurology at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Tommaso pursued his PhD at the Weizmann Institute of Science, further enriching his clinical and research capabilities. During his PhD, he authored numerous scientific papers, underscoring the interaction between the brain and the immune system.
Sharona Raveh, Ph.D., MBA
Over 20 years of experience in global biopharmaceutical companies, running operations and R&D teams, leading CMC and CMO activities from early phase development through commercial production. Sharona served as Senior Director, Head of Bio-Analytical Development, CMC Biosimilars for Teva Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that Sharona was D...
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Over 20 years of experience in global biopharmaceutical companies, running operations and R&D teams, leading CMC and CMO activities from early phase development through commercial production. Sharona served as Senior Director, Head of Bio-Analytical Development, CMC Biosimilars for Teva Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that Sharona was Director of Analytical Development and CMC project manager in BTG, Ferring. Sharona holds an M.SC. from Ben-Gurion University, Ph.D from PARIS VI University and Pasteur Institute in protein engineering, structure and function and MBA in management and business psychology from The college of management.
Kuti Baruch, Ph.D.
Neuroimmunologist with over 15 years of biomedical experience in developing therapeutic approaches to neurodegenerative conditions. Kuti joined ImmunoBrain when the company was founded, following licensing of the technology that was developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science in his Ph.D. and Postdoctoral studies at Prof. Schwartz’s...
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Neuroimmunologist with over 15 years of biomedical experience in developing therapeutic approaches to neurodegenerative conditions. Kuti joined ImmunoBrain when the company was founded, following licensing of the technology that was developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science in his Ph.D. and Postdoctoral studies at Prof. Schwartz’s laboratory. Kuti holds a M.Sc. in Medical Science from Tel-Aviv University, and a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Dalia Bracha, RN, BSN, MPA
An experienced clinical Project Manager with more than 22 years of demonstrated management of global clinical studies (phase I-IV) across the US, EU and Israel, having worked across large global pharmaceuticals, CRO and emerging biotech companies.
An experienced clinical Project Manager with more than 22 years of demonstrated management of global clinical studies (phase I-IV) across the US, EU and Israel, having worked across large global pharmaceuticals, CRO and emerging biotech companies.
Iris Tavor
An experienced regulatory and quality affairs manager, with over 20 years of hands-on experience in clinical development of innovative medicinal products across a number of therapeutic areas. In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements for drugs and biologics from early phase development through to phase 3 clinical trials worldwi...
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An experienced regulatory and quality affairs manager, with over 20 years of hands-on experience in clinical development of innovative medicinal products across a number of therapeutic areas. In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements for drugs and biologics from early phase development through to phase 3 clinical trials worldwide.
Our Advisory Board
Dr. Jan Egebjerg, Ph.D
SVP Grants and Prizes Lundbeckfoundation. Previously Senior Director of Neurodegeneration at Janssen since 2018. Previously he was Divisional Director for Neurodegeneration at H. Lundbeck A/S and ass. professor at Dept for Molecular Biology, University of Aarhus.
SVP Grants and Prizes Lundbeckfoundation. Previously Senior Director of Neurodegeneration at Janssen since 2018. Previously he was Divisional Director for Neurodegeneration at H. Lundbeck A/S and ass. professor at Dept for Molecular Biology, University of Aarhus.
Lon Schneider, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Director of the California Alzheimer’s Disease Center, the Department of Psychiatry Geriatric Studies Center and co-director of the clinical core of the University of Southern California Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (National Institutes of Health)....
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Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Director of the California Alzheimer’s Disease Center, the Department of Psychiatry Geriatric Studies Center and co-director of the clinical core of the University of Southern California Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (National Institutes of Health).
George Garibaldi, MD
Dr. Garibaldi has more than 25 years of global pharmaceutical and academic experience in early to late-stage drug development. Previously Vice President of Neuroscience and Product Development at Hoffmann-La Roche AG.
Dr. Garibaldi has more than 25 years of global pharmaceutical and academic experience in early to late-stage drug development. Previously Vice President of Neuroscience and Product Development at Hoffmann-La Roche AG.
Michael Davidson, MD
Professor of Psychiatry at the Sackler School of Medicine Tel Aviv and Mount Sinai School of Medicine NYC . Currently Executive President of the Alzheimer Center in Tel Aviv, an organization providing inpatient and community care to several hundred demented elderly.
Professor of Psychiatry at the Sackler School of Medicine Tel Aviv and Mount Sinai School of Medicine NYC . Currently Executive President of the Alzheimer Center in Tel Aviv, an organization providing inpatient and community care to several hundred demented elderly.
Paul Aisen, MD
Professor of Neurology; Director, Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute, University of Southern California.
Professor of Neurology; Director, Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute, University of Southern California.
Board of Directors
Mr. Nathan Hevrony
Founder and Executive Chairman of ImmunoBrain Checkpoint. An entrepreneur and private equity investor with 40 years experience in financing and M&A in industrial and biotechnology companies. Serves as a director and trustee in public and private enterprises.
Founder and Executive Chairman of ImmunoBrain Checkpoint. An entrepreneur and private equity investor with 40 years experience in financing and M&A in industrial and biotechnology companies. Serves as a director and trustee in public and private enterprises.
Sanjay Keswani, MBBS, FRCP
Dr Keswani is an accomplished physician-scientist with executive leadership experience in both large pharma and small biotech. He is a former Neurology faculty member at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom. Sanjay was Senior Vice President of R&D at Hoffman La Roche, a...
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Dr Keswani is an accomplished physician-scientist with executive leadership experience in both large pharma and small biotech. He is a former Neurology faculty member at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and an elected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom. Sanjay was Senior Vice President of R&D at Hoffman La Roche, and Vice President of Exploratory and Clinical Translational Research at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he was responsible for multiple therapeutic areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Rare Diseases, Fibrosis and Virology. He has held CEO and CMO positions in biotech with experience of successful Nasdaq IPO (Annexon), acquisition (MiroBio by Gliead), venture fundraising (Series A, B, D rounds), and multiple industry partnerships. Sanjay has been instrumental in the development of several approved medicines, including Risdiplam, Emgality, Faricimab, Cymbalta, Aimovig and Deucravacitnib. Sanjay completed his residency in Neurology and fellowships in Neuroimmunology and Neurophysiology at Johns Hopkins. He graduated in medicine at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital (UK’s oldest hospital founded in 1123) and holds a First Class honors BSc degree from St. Mary’s Hospital, London in Pathology & Basic Medical Sciences (Immunology).
Mr. Ehud Barak
Former Prime Minister of Israel. Serves on a number of public and private boards of directors and advisory boards.
Former Prime Minister of Israel. Serves on a number of public and private boards of directors and advisory boards.
Mr. David Ben-Ami
Over 25 years of experience in the health sector. His activities span from management to business development, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship in the life sciences industry. Mr. Ben-Ami was the Founder and Executive Chairman of NASDAQ-listed company Macrocure Ltd. from 2008 to 2016.
Over 25 years of experience in the health sector. His activities span from management to business development, corporate strategy, and entrepreneurship in the life sciences industry. Mr. Ben-Ami was the Founder and Executive Chairman of NASDAQ-listed company Macrocure Ltd. from 2008 to 2016.
Dr. Avraham Kadar
Avraham Kadar, M.D., is a pediatrician and National Institutes of Health (NIH)-trained immunologist, and the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BrainPOP, an internet company that includes the award-winning animated online educational platform BrainPOP, and the pioneering dynamic digital mark...
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Avraham Kadar, M.D., is a pediatrician and National Institutes of Health (NIH)-trained immunologist, and the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BrainPOP, an internet company that includes the award-winning animated online educational platform BrainPOP, and the pioneering dynamic digital marketing and rich media solutions AditAll, LLC and Dynamic Video, LLC.
Mr. Jay Kranzler
Founder, CEO, Board Member, and Advisor to leading life science companies for over 30 years. Most recently served as Global Head - External R&D Innovation - Neuroscience, Pain, and Sensory Disorders for Pfizer.
Founder, CEO, Board Member, and Advisor to leading life science companies for over 30 years. Most recently served as Global Head - External R&D Innovation - Neuroscience, Pain, and Sensory Disorders for Pfizer.
James M. Mackay, Ph.D.
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