JERUSALEM, June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: ORMP.OB) (http://www.oramed.com), a developer of oral delivery systems, announced that Oramed was chosen to present at the 8th National Life Science & Technology Week ILSI-BIOMED Conference, Israel 2009. The presentation will be given by Mr. Nadav Kidron, President and CEO of Oramed, on Tuesday, June 16th during the BioPharma Session at 12:30 p.m. (local time) at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

"The selection of Oramed as one of the companies to present at the ILSI-Biomed is a great opportunity that allows us to present our company to the leading biomedical, health care and life science professionals from all over the world," said Nadav Kidron, Oramed CEO.

For more information about the upcoming ILSI Biomed conference, please visit http://www2.kenes.com/biomed/Pages/Home.aspx

About Oramed Pharmaceuticals

Oramed Pharmaceuticals is a technology pioneer in the field of oral delivery solutions for drugs and vaccines presently delivered via injection. Oramed is seeking to revolutionize the treatment of diabetes through its patented flagship product, an orally ingestible insulin capsule currently in phase 2 clinical trials. Established in 2006, Oramed's technology is based on over 25 years of research by top research scientists at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center. The Company's corporate and R&D headquarters are based in Jerusalem.

For more information, please visit http://www.oramed.com

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    Company and Business Development Contacts:
    Oramed Pharmaceuticals
    Tara Horn
    Office: +972-2-566-0001
    Email: tara@oramed.com

SOURCE Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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