London:The Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children (ZCR) is commemorating its seventh anniversary, emphasizing its advancements in pediatric research and innovative treatments for children with rare and complex diseases.
According to Wam, the Centre was established with a £60 million contribution from H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. It began treating young patients in 2019, uniting scientists, clinicians, and researchers to accelerate discoveries and develop new diagnostic and treatment approaches for childhood diseases.
Dr. Maha Barakat highlighted the significant impact of the Centre and its continued contributions to scientific advancements, crediting the dedicated teams at the Zayed Centre and Great Ormond Street Hospital. The Centre’s achievements over the past year include 61 peer-reviewed publications and the initiation of 23 new research projects, including those focused on gene and cell therapies.
Notably, the Centre has made strides in gene therapy for conditions such as Hunter syndrome and has developed innovative treatments for childhood cancers and neurological disorders. The work of researchers like Professor Manju Kurian and Professor Paolo De Coppi exemplifies the Centre's commitment to pioneering medical solutions.
The partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College London, and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity has been instrumental in the Centre's success, fostering collaboration and scientific innovation to improve outcomes for children worldwide.