Arnon Nagler Md

Arnon Nagler is a hematologist and a pioneer in bone marrow transplantation. He is a Professor of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. Nagler also serves as Director Emeritus at Sheba Medical Center. He founded Israel’s first public cord blood bank. He also performed the nation's first cord blood transplantations.

Specialization and Hematological Care

Arnon Nagler treats blood cancers and hematopoietic disorders — conditions that affect the production of blood cells. He pioneered reduced-intensity allogeneic transplant protocols. These protocols use lower doses of chemotherapy to make transplants safer for certain patients. Such techniques help patients with both malignant and non-malignant blood diseases. He also provides stem cell transplantation and immunotherapies.

Clinical Leadership and Achievements

Nagler has served in leadership roles across international medical organizations. He was the Chair and Co-Chair of the Scientific Council of the Acute Leukemia Working Party (ALWP) at the EBMT. He also served as a board member and treasurer for the NetCord/EuroCord global networks. Additionally, he acted as Vice-Chair of European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) committees. Nagler has received multiple awards for scientific innovation and excellence in transplant medicine.

Work Experience

• Director Emeritus – Division of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cord Blood Bank, Sheba Medical Center, Israel
• Professor of Medicine – Tel Aviv University, Israel
• Vice-Chair – European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) committees and subcommittees
• Principal Investigator – Major clinical trials and translational research projects
• Editorial Board Member – Various international hematology and transplantation journals

Education and Training

• Medical Degree – Hebrew University–Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
• M.Sc. in Hematopoiesis – Tel Aviv University, Israel
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation – Stanford University Hospital, USA
• Board Certification – Internal Medicine and Hematology

Research and Publications

Arnon Nagler is a researcher and speaker at international medical congresses. He has authored numerous studies in medical journals. His work appears in publications such as:

• Blood
• Leukemia

Professional Memberships

• Acute Leukemia Working Party of the EBMT (Former Chair and Co-Chair)
• European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) Committees
• NetCord/EuroCord (Board Member and Treasurer)