(MENAFN - Gulf Times) A multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians at Sidra Medicine, have launched a paediatric cancer biorepository pilot to develop personalised cancer therapies for patients.
Lead by Dr Wouter Hendrickx, Principal Investigator (PI) of the Paediatric Cancer Omics Lab and the Lead PI of the pilot, in close collaboration with Dr William Mifsud, Attending Physician from Sidra Medicine s Anatomic Pathology division, the biorepository is an integrated system that will collect patient samples and match complex data with clinical information.
Dr Wouter Hendrickx said, Personalised medicine is transitioning away from a one size fits all treatment approach towards a more advanced and detailed version, to better manage patients health. This not only helps manage the disease but also offers the best outcomes. The development of the biorepository pilot is a true showcase of how our research, pathology, patient care services have collaborated to offer the possi
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Sharjah: Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based civil society organisation, has organised a series of activities to promote public awareness on cancer and the importance of early detection. The drive is in line with the sixth edition of GCC Cancer Awareness Campaign.
Two virtual workshops were conducted recently, in collaboration with University of Sharjah. The first session focused on educating the participants about colon cancer, while the second workshop discussed gallbladder and bile duct cancer.
Amel Al Maazmi, the FOCP director of Corporate Excellence, said: “Our participation in the sixth edition of GCC Cancer Awareness Campaign stems from our belief in the need to formulate and implement a common regional vision for combatting cancer. We participate in local, regional and international programmes and activities to raise awareness on cancer, which are in line with the directives of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin M