Lifeward Announces Appointment of Dr. Keith E. Tansey as Consulting Director of Clinical Research
10 September 2024 - 2:30PM
ReWalk Robotics Ltd. (DBA Lifeward™) (Nasdaq: LFWD)
(“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global market leader delivering
life-changing solutions to revolutionize what is possible in
rehabilitation, recovery, and the pursuit of life’s passions in the
face of physical limitation or disability, today announced that Dr.
Keith E. Tansey, MD, PhD, will be joining its Medical Affairs team
as a consultant in the role of Director, Clinical Research. Dr.
Tansey’s responsibilities will include the development and
stewardship of Lifeward’s clinical research program, the
advancement of key opinion leader opportunities, and identifying
and supporting clinical partnerships to expand the use of personal
exoskeletons for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Larry Jasinski, Lifeward’s Chief Executive Officer, commented on
the occasion, “In addition to his significant clinical credentials
and expertise, Dr. Tansey brings with him a devotion to advancing
the field of spinal cord injury management and rehabilitation. Dr.
Tansey’s experience over a 30-year career is perfectly aligned with
Lifeward’s mission to expand access and utilization of personal
exoskeletons to improve the lives of individuals living with
physical limitations or disability.”
Keith E. Tansey, MD, PhD, FASNR, FASIA, is
currently a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the
University of Mississippi Medical Center and a Physician Scientist
on the Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Research Services at the
Veterans Administration Medical Center in Jackson Mississippi, USA.
He is a board-certified Neurologist with subspecialty
certifications in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Neural Repair and
Rehabilitation. Dr. Tansey’s career and work spans 30 years and
includes work on several committees, advisory boards, and
organizations such as the International Society for Restorative
Neurology (Past-President), the American Society for
Neurorehabilitation (Fellow), and the American Spinal Injury
Association (Past-President and Fellow). Included amongst his
numerous accolades and accomplishments, Dr. Tansey guided efforts
for the latest revision of the International Standards for
Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury.
“I’m truly impressed with the advancements that Lifeward has
brought forth to the field of spinal cord injury medicine and
rehabilitation,” said Dr. Tansey. “I look forward to this exciting
period of growth and execution which builds upon all the
foundational work that the team at Lifeward has accomplished to
date. I am thrilled to play a role in expanding utilization of
personal exoskeletons to advance the standard of care for
individuals living with spinal cord injury.”
About LifewardLifeward designs, develops,
and commercializes life-changing solutions that span the continuum
of care in physical rehabilitation and recovery, delivering proven
functional and health benefits in clinical settings as well as in
the home and community. Our mission at Lifeward is to relentlessly
drive innovation to change the lives of individuals with physical
limitations or disabilities. We are committed to delivering
groundbreaking solutions that empower individuals to do what they
love. The Lifeward portfolio features innovative products including
the ReWalk Exoskeleton, the AlterG Anti-Gravity system, the
MyoCycle FES System, and the ReStore Exo-Suit.
Founded in 2001, Lifeward has operations in the United
States, Israel, and Germany. For more information on the
Lifeward product portfolio, please visit GoLifeward.com.
ReWalk®, ReStore® and Alter G® are registered trademarks of
ReWalk Robotics Ltd. (DBA Lifeward) and/or its affiliates.
Forward-Looking StatementsIn addition to
historical information, this press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of
the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Such forward-looking statements may include projections
regarding the Company’s future performance and other statements
that are not statements of historical fact and, in some cases, may
be identified by words like "anticipate," "assume," "believe,"
"continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan,"
"potential," "predict," "project," "future," "will," "should,"
"would," "seek," and similar terms or phrases. The forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are based on
management's current expectations, which are subject to
uncertainty, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult
to predict and many of which are outside of Lifeward’s control.
Important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to
differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking
statements are more fully discussed in the Company’s periodic
filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”), including the risk factors described under
the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company’s annual report on Form
10-K and 10-K/A, as amended, for the year ended December 31,
2023 filed with the SEC and other documents
subsequently filed with or furnished to the SEC. Any
forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as
of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause the
Company’s actual results to differ from the statements contained
herein may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the
Company to predict all of them. Except as required by law, Lifeward
undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future
developments or otherwise.
Lifeward Media Contact:Kathleen O’DonnellVP Marketing & New
Business DevelopmentLifewardE: media@golifeward.com
Lifeward Investor Contact:Mike LawlessChief Financial
OfficerLifewardE: ir@golifeward.com
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