PRESS RELEASE
August 16, 2024
The Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) Announces the Formation of Healthcare Subcommittee
Providence, Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a Healthcare Subcommittee with a mission to promote collaboration between the medical communities in Rhode Island and Israel. The committee will focus on fostering partnerships in patient care, education, and research, further strengthening the relationship between Rhode Island and Israel.
The Healthcare Subcommittee will be co-chaired by Dr. Alex Cutler, a RIIC board member, and Dr. Maytal Sauebrun, alongside committee member and board member, Limor Nevel, Professor Rami Kantor and from Israel, Dr. Alon Erez and Zeev Lavie. The formation of this subcommittee marks an important milestone for the RIIC, which has facilitated numerous connections in the medical and healthcare fields between Rhode Island and Israel over the past seven years.
"Throughout the seven years of the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC), there were many connections made between Rhode Island and Israel in the medical and healthcare fields. We believe the formation of this committee will significantly increase collaboration and bring immense benefits to both Israel and Rhode Island," said Avi Nevel, CEO, and Founder of the RIIC.
The Healthcare Subcommittee will prioritize the following areas:
Patient Care: Facilitate connections between Israeli and Rhode Island hospitals, promoting the sharing of clinical trials, technologies, equipment, and knowledge to enhance patient care.
Education: Create physician exchange program for Israeli and Rhode Island doctors, medical staff, or students seeking internships and other professional opportunities.
Joint Research: Connect Israeli and Rhode Island researchers in the medical field to exchange expertise and establish joint research programs, enabling students and researchers to travel between Israel and Rhode Island for mentorship and collaborative biomedical investigations.
"I am excited to co-chair this subcommittee and look forward to fostering a strong partnership between Rhode Island and Israel's medical communities. By working together, we can accelerate advancements in patient care, education, and research," said Dr. Alex Cutler, Co-chair of the RIIC Healthcare Subcommittee.
The Healthcare Subcommittee is currently recruiting members from both Rhode Island and Israel to join this initiative.
About the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC)
The Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between Rhode Island and Israel through collaboration in various fields, including healthcare, business, technology, and education. Founded in 2017, the RIIC aims to create opportunities for mutual growth and development between the two regions. For more information, visit www.theriic.org.
Media Contact:
Avi Nevel
CEO and Founder, RIIC
Dr. Alex Cutler
Co-Chair, RIIC Healthcare Subcommittee
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