Maia Fertility
Maia Fertility Ltd. made her first steps at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Backed by more than 25 years of experience in enzyme technology, protein engineering and biophysical, biochemistry and bio-molecular techniques, Maia Fertility is dedicated to advancing reproductive health through the novel application of natural enzymes that significantly ameliorate embryo implantation and consequently increase the chances of conception.
Maia Fertility’s vision is to improve the implantation rate of mammalian embryos.
Maia Fertility brought together scientific and business world leaders who share the passion to improve reproduction of both animal and human. Our team has vast experience in biological sciences and in managing business platforms.
Dr. Eldar Zehorai
Inventor and Co-Founder
A former postdoctoral fellow at Prof. Irit Sagi’s lab, Department of Biological Regulation, Weizmann Institute of Science. Ph.D. in the field of Signal Transduction, Weizmann Institute of Science.
Prof. Irit Sagi
Co-Founder and Senior Scientific Consultant
Professor (Ph.D.) and Dean of the Feinberg Graduate School, Weizmann Institute of Science. Recipient of Inventor of the Year Award (2016), Juludan Prize for Outstanding Research Projects (2013), Landau Prize in Biochemistry (2017) and the EMBO-FEBS Women in Science Lecture Award (2019).
Dr. Nir Arbel
CEO
A serial entraupenuer in life science. Has been serving in senior roles in startups and public companies over the past 15 years
Mr. Asher Grinbaum
Chair of Maia Fertility ltd. board
Served as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Israel Chemicals Limited until 2018. Before, was the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Israel Chemicals.
Mr. Oded Savorai
Board member .
Manager and attorney of Maia Fertility as of January 2018.
