Our Team

Dr. Yaron Daniely is the CEO and President of Yissum, Hebrew University's renowned Technology Transfer Company. He is also the co-chairperson of the Israel Technology Transfer Network – ITTN. Before joining Yissum in 2017, he ... more >

Sharon Cohen has served as Yissum’s CFO since 2010, after first serving as Yissum’s Controller for four years. Sharon’s previous experience includes positions in the Finance department of the Jewish Agency and at KPMG Somekh ... more >

Dr. Itzik Goldwaser is SVP of Business Development & Alliance Management at Yissum. Itzik has over 20 years of experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry, spanning executive and R&D management roles in the biotechnology, ... more >

Bob Trachtenberg joined Yissum in 2006 as its first General Counsel. In this role he manages all aspects of Yissum’s legal work, including technology licensing and intellectual property protection. An attorney with over 35 years ... more >