BrainsWay Appoints Richard A. Bermudes, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

BURLINGTON, Mass. and JERUSALEM, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainsWay Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: BWAY) ("BrainsWay" or the "Company"), a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders, today announced the appointment of Richard A. Bermudes, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Aron Tendler, M.D., who has served as CMO since 2015, will continue to serve as a collaborator on important strategic research projects.

"We are excited to have Richard join our team to lead and shape BrainsWay's clinical strategy and product roadmap. His extensive experience with TMS and brain stimulation therapies as a practicing physician for over 20 years, combined with his research experience and entrepreneurial spirit, make him extremely well-positioned for the role," said Hadar Levy, BrainsWay's Chief Executive Officer. "We appreciate Dr. Tendler's significant contributions to the Company over the past decade, and greatly appreciate that he has agreed to collaborate with the BrainsWay team on important strategic research projects."

With more than 20 years of experience pioneering new brain stimulation and innovative mental health technologies, Dr. Bermudes is widely considered one of the preeminent clinicians in the TMS field. Having co-founded an innovative behavioral health care network with 24 outpatient clinics, pioneered in the adoption of new therapies across the treatment landscape, and launched successful telehealth programs, he has been at the forefront of improving mental health through innovative care. Dr. Bermudes is also an Associate Physician at the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and his academic contributions include serving as a Diplomat of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He is the lead editor of the widely acclaimed book, "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Clinical Applications for Psychiatric Practice," and holds an M.D. from the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.

About BrainsWay

BrainsWay is a global leader in advanced noninvasive neurostimulation treatments for mental health disorders. The Company is boldly advancing neuroscience with its proprietary Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS™) platform technology to improve health and transform lives. BrainsWay is the first and only TMS company to obtain three FDA-cleared indications backed by pivotal clinical studies demonstrating clinically proven efficacy. Current indications include major depressive disorder (including reduction of anxiety symptoms, commonly referred to as anxious depression), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and smoking addiction. The Company is dedicated to leading through superior science and building on its unparalleled body of clinical evidence. Additional clinical trials of Deep TMS in various psychiatric, neurological, and addiction disorders are underway. Founded in 2003, with offices in Burlington, MA and Jerusalem, Israel, BrainsWay is committed to increasing global awareness of and broad access to Deep TMS. For the latest news and information about BrainsWay, please visit www.brainsway.com.

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Contacts: 

BrainsWay:

Ido Marom

Chief Financial Officer

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Investors:

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