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Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM) is the Research and Innovation Center of Maccabi Healthcare Services

Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM) is the Research and Innovation Center of Maccabi Healthcare Services, Israel’s leading HMO. KSM was founded in 2016 in cooperation with Morris Kahn and Sami Sagol and is led by Dr. Tal Patalon. We support researchers, med tech companies, startups, and other global healthcare stakeholders and ecosystem partners in their journey from ideation to implementation. We offer a global market startup launchpad; a data partnerships framework; full access to KSM’s know-how; IRB approval, and ultimately, potential solution implementation in HMO services. KSM ‘s assets include a cloud-based research platform integrating big data and AI technologies; the Tipa Biobank™, a 900K- sample repository (the largest of its kind in Israel); cutting-edge clinical research initiatives; and an award-winning epidemiological research team, all of which contribute to the advancement of innovative, global health solutions.

22/07/2025

Big thanks to Ido Weiner from convergebio for joining our KSM Journal Club.

We explored how GenAI and multi-omics are helping uncover disease drivers and speed up drug discovery.
A masterclass in turning data into impact.
מכבי שירותי בריאות

08/07/2025

Thank you to Israel society of ecology and environmental sciences (isees) for the invitation to present at the Ecology & Environment Conference today at Tel Aviv University where Dr. Tal Patalon, R&D at Maccabi group shared her insights on “Risk based medicine: Geo-genetic ERA” in the Health & Environment session
האגודה הישראלית לאקולוגיה ולמדעי הסביבה מכבי שירותי בריאות
📸: [Elad Gutman]

03/07/2025

Genetics, Health, and the Environment
📍 Join us for Dr. Tal Patalon’s upcoming session on July 8 at the Ecology & Environment Conference, Tel Aviv University.
מכבי שירותי בריאות האגודה הישראלית לאקולוגיה ולמדעי הסביבה

30/06/2025

Big step forward at KSM:
We’ve just opened our new dedicated clinical trials clinic.

This isn’t just a space, it’s a way to bring global research closer to everyday care.

We're starting with a Phase 3 study on Retatrutide, sponsored by Eli Lilly and supported by IQVIA. Led by Prof. Adi Leiba, with our incredible clinical trials team under Galit Peretz.

Proud of what this means for research at KSM.. and for what comes next.

12/06/2025

ADHD isn’t just a childhood condition.

At our latest KSM journal club, Dr. Gabriel Vainstein unpacked the full story of adult ADHD—its brain imaging, clinical challenges, and what often gets missed in diagnosis.

Made possible by Dr. Sivan Gazit, Head of KSM, who continues to spark the conversations that matter.

26/05/2025

Proud moment at the Maccabi Pharmacists Conference:
🔬 Sarah Sharman Moser revealed an average 8.5-month delay from first symptom to treatment in early-stage lung cancer — highlighting the need for faster action.
💊 Vered Rosenberg showed that biologics for ankylosing spondylitis have similar real-world effectiveness — giving doctors solid data to guide care.
We’re proud of Vered, Sarah, and our entire research team, led by Dr. Sivan Gazit.
Stay tuned: More to come from KSM.
מכבי שירותי בריאות

21/05/2025

Would you let an AI system decide if your parent gets home care?
Or if you're eligible for unemployment benefits?

Yesterday at KSM, we had a powerful conversation led by Dr. Sivan Tamir about how AI and carebots are starting to shape elder care and welfare services.

These tools are changing how support is delivered—but not without big questions.

🛑 Can we appeal a decision made by a black box?
📡 What do we lose when AI systems step in for real people?
🤖 Can personalization happen without including different cultures and communities?
⚠ How can bias creep into systems that are supposed to be neutral?

At KSM, we’re thinking deeply about how to build AI that respects dignity, equity, and care.

Let us know your thoughts. Would you trust an AI system to care?

07/05/2025

KSM is growing again.
As we take on even more ambitious missions to transform how research and medicine impact patients and organizations globally, we're proud to welcome new talent that shares our drive.

Say hello to Ariel Ron Bardan, joining us as Big Data Project Manager.
Ariel brings with her a strong background in oncology research and a sharp focus on turning complex health data into real-world impact.

And stay tuned. She’s one of many new additions joining KSM this spring as we accelerate and scale the next wave of healthcare transformation

29/04/2025

Sometimes, the real story isn't what the numbers first suggest.

This new study from KSM and Tel Aviv University shows that early use of acid-suppressive therapy in infants seemed linked to a higher risk of celiac disease —
but when the researchers dug deeper, the association disappeared.

The real insight?
Not all risks are biological.
Sometimes, what we see is a reflection of behavior: who seeks care, who gets tested, who gets diagnosed.

In a world where disease rates are climbing and early-life exposures are under intense scrutiny, understanding these hidden layers is essential.

📖 Full study here: https://www.ksminnovation.com/news/
מכבי שירותי בריאות Tel Aviv University | אוניברסיטת תל-אביב JAMA Network Open

27/04/2025

Big milestone at KSM! 🚀
We've achieved five ISO certifications in information security and privacy — including ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 for cloud security and personal data protection.
Each certification took months of hard work, audits, and strict reviews by the Standards Institution of Israel.
This achievement reflects our commitment to advancing AI-driven research, clinical innovation, and personalized medical data analysis—all within a secure and trusted environment.
Huge thanks to our amazing team: Boaz, Ron, Sivan, Tal, Guy, Ofer, Yinon, Benny, and Rotem! 🙌

10/04/2025

As we welcome Passover, we reflect on the values that guide us—curiosity, collaboration, and care.
💫
This year, the message of freedom is especially close to our hearts.
We stand with the families of the hostages and pray for their return.

Wishing peace, healing, and light to all who celebrate

02/04/2025

Yesterday we held our traditional semi-annual KSM gathering—and what a day it was!

We started the morning with an inspiring talk by Sivan Gazit, Head of KSM, who shared a look into the future of healthcare:
🌐 Combining genetics, AI, and data integration
💡 Advancing proactive, personalized, and preventive medicine

And of course—we made time for some fun 🎉
Our amazing team split into groups, each leading a different activity. The highlights?

🎵 Music trivia
🧩 Logic riddles
🎤 Karaoke & choir moments
🧠 General knowledge quizzes
… and more great laughs and team spirit along the way.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make the day so meaningful and memorable.
The future of healthcare looks exciting—and we’re building it together.

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יחזקאל קויפמן 4
Tel Aviv

Website

https://www.ksminnovation.com/

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