A renowned Israeli scientist, rheumatologist, and specialist in internal medicine.
His main areas of medical specialization include:
- rheumatic diseases, gout, arthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- acquired rheumatic heart disease
- osteoporosis.
The foundation of his medical activities – education – was obtained at the Israeli State University (Tel Aviv). His internship in rheumatology and internal medicine took place at the renowned Columbia University (United States). There, Dr. Blank was awarded the honorary title of professor. This was aided by his fundamental discovery of immune cells, which are widely used today around the world in the treatment of oncological diseases and infections.
In Israel, Professor's medical practice takes place at the large clinic “Shiba,” where he became the deputy head of the internal medicine department and the head of the rheumatology department. Ilan Bank is known as one of the best researchers in the field of internal diseases and rheumatic diseases.
Another area of Professor Bank's activity is teaching. He gives lectures at major universities in Tel Aviv (Israel) and New York (Columbia, USA).