Interesting story in today's Oklahoman

Looking at biotech; State impresses Israeli observers
By Jim Stafford
Business Writer
Daily Oklahoman
The Oklahoma that a group of Israeli scientists and businessmen did not know was introduced to them Monday at the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park.
The two-hour orientation session was quite a revelation, said Alex Harel, managing director for Brilliant Biomedical Magnetic Solutions Ltd., an Israeli company working to commercialize magnetic technology for the medical industry.

"I think the biotech industry in Israel is not aware enough of the opportunities in Oklahoma,” Harel said. "I definitely didn't know that Oklahoma was so advanced in biotech.”

Harel is one of five Israelis visiting Oklahoma this week as part of an Israel/Oklahoma Bioscience event sponsored by the state Commerce Department. The Israeli group participated in an orientation Monday morning at the Research Park Conference Center in which they heard from the state's biotech industry and economic development leaders.

"I think what we heard today how the state government is supporting early stage companies is very impressive,” Harel said. "I think that is the way to go.”
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