The Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM) for Research and Innovation (in Hebrew: מכון קאהן-סגול-מכבי למחקר ולחדשנות) is the Research and Innovation Center of Maccabi Healthcare Services.The Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM) Institute for Research and Innovation
History Founded in 2016 by Maccabi Health Services with the key support of Morris Kahn and Sami Sagaol, KSM promotes excellence in medical research.
It wasa formerly headed by Prof. Varda Shalev and is currently headed by Dr. Tal Patalon.Big data unit Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM)
Activities and services
Medical studies KSM Center strives to enhance healthcare systems through independent research and partnerships with international researchers,Neesha Salian, SEHA and Israel's leading HMO announce collaboration in research and digital health development, Gulf Business, 13 July 2022 academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, start-ups and technology firms.Maccabi's KSM Research and Innovation Center Announces Partnership with Rhino Health to Facilitate Healthcare Data Collaborations, Accesswire 25 October 2022 PrognomiQ, Maccabi Health Collaborating on Cancer Biomarker Development, 360dx.com, 21 June 2022
Since its inception, the center has conducted hundreds of studies,Professional publications, KSM Research and Innovation Center resulting in the development of tools for both patients and healthcare providers. These studies have influenced medical policies in several countries, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notable studies conducted under KSM's auspices include:
Studies on the coronavirus epidemic – During the COVID-19 pandemic, several international scientific studies based on the Maccabi databases were conducted by the center, Including studies on repeated infection in children, repeated infection in adults, natural vaccination, reduction of transmission the decline in the effect of the third vaccine the effect of the vaccine on intra-domestic infection and on patients with Coeliac disease. Research on mpox – In 2023, a study on mpox based on KSM's analysis and database was published. Research on Parvovirus B19 – In 2023, a study on a local outbreak of parvovirus was published. Research on autism – In 2023, a study on late diagnosis of autism was published. Research on cancer – In 2023, a study of the effects of palbociclib treatment on the lifespan of patients with breast cancer was published.
Medical database KSM's research activities are based on independent efforts, as well as the extensive medical knowledge and database of Maccabi Health Services.Valo Health, KSM research and innovation center and Valo health announce first of its kind multiyear collaboration to spearhead preventive care and personalized medicine for patients, 19 Sep 2022 This database, compiled over three decades and anonymized, encompasses digital records of 2.7 million insured individuals.
In addition to its in-house research, the Center offers global researchers access to conduct studies, analyses and medical prediction, based on this comprehensive database.
KSM's innovation and big data deKSM's innovation and big data department uses databases and artificial intelligence technologies to support research activities, data analysis, and medical prediction.
Biobank The KSM Center has established the Tipa BioBank,The Tipa Biobank, Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM) Israel's largest biobankKSM Research And Innovation And Genetika+ Partner To Seek AI Solutions For Personalization Of Depression Treatment, 15 August 2022 housing over a million genetic samples for research purposes.
The purpose of this initiative is to develop tools for early disease detection through geneticG42 Healthcare, KSM enter first UAE-Israel genetic research collaboration – Arabian Business, Arabian Business, 2 March 2022 and biological studies. A central feature of this effort is the creation of a repository of biological samples (e.g., blood, urine, etc.), enabling researchers to investigate how genetic profiles influence disease risk and treatment.Israel and UAE to collaborate on cancer and diabetes research, MiddleEastMonitor ,14 July 2022
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