The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) has signed an agreement with Israeli research company Pluristem Therapeutics to study and develop regenerative medicines, including those that can be used to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
Under the accord, the companies will exchange results, share samples and transfer knowledge related to cell therapies for a broad range of medical conditions including the coronavirus, state news agency Wam reported on Monday.
"Pluristem have proven themselves to be formidable players in the stem cells field and we look forward to working together with great excitement," Yendry Ventura, general manager of ADSCC, said.
The pact was signed by the representatives from both companies during a ceremony held through videoconference on Monday.
Regenerative medicine develops products to replace or regenerate human cells, tissues and organs to restore normal functions. It allows scientists to grow tissue under controlled conditions in a laboratory and safely implant it in the human body when it is unable to heal itself.
Founded in March last year, ADSCC has been a driving force behind medical research in the country, including playing a key role in the ongoing fight against the Covid-19.
In June, it announced the results of a trial of its treatment for Covid-19 patients, branded UAECell19.
The centre's work has involved taking stem cells from a patient’s blood and returning them, via a nebuliser, as a fine mist to the lungs.
This helps to regenerate lung cells and improve the body's immune response by preventing an overreaction to the infection that can damage healthy cells.
“We see life science and regenerative medicine as a bridge for building peace, prosperity and wellbeing in our region and for the entire world,” Yaki Yanai, chief executive and president of Pluristem, said.
Match info
Champions League quarter-final, first leg
Liverpool v Porto, Tuesday, 11pm (UAE)
Matches can be watched on BeIN Sports
THE BIO
Bio Box
Role Model: Sheikh Zayed, God bless his soul
Favorite book: Zayed Biography of the leader
Favorite quote: To be or not to be, that is the question, from William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Favorite food: seafood
Favorite place to travel: Lebanon
Favorite movie: Braveheart
MATCH INFO
Europa League semi-final, second leg
Atletico Madrid (1) v Arsenal (1)
Where: Wanda Metropolitano
When: Thursday, May 3
Live: On BeIN Sports HD
TOURNAMENT INFO
Opening fixtures:
Friday, Oct 5
8pm: Kabul Zwanan v Paktia Panthers
Saturday, Oct 6
4pm: Nangarhar Leopards v Kandahar Knights
8pm: Kabul Zwanan v Balkh Legends
Tickets
Tickets can be bought online at https://www.q-tickets.com/apl/eventlist and at the ticket office at the stadium.
TV info
The tournament will be broadcast live in the UAE on OSN Sports.
Zayed Sustainability Prize
RESULT
Liverpool 4 Southampton 0
Jota (2', 32')
Thiago (37')
Van Dijk (52')
Man of the match: Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
Leaderboard
63 - Mike Lorenzo-Vera (FRA)
64 - Rory McIlroy (NIR)
66 - Jon Rahm (ESP)
67 - Tom Lewis (ENG), Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)
68 - Rafael Cabrera-Bello (ESP), Marcus Kinhult (SWE)
69 - Justin Rose (ENG), Thomas Detry (BEL), Francesco Molinari (ITA), Danny Willett (ENG), Li Haotong (CHN), Matthias Schwab (AUT)
When Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi
Known as The Lady of Arabic Song, Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi on November 28, 1971, as part of celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. A concert hall was constructed for the event on land that is now Al Nahyan Stadium, behind Al Wahda Mall. The audience were treated to many of Kulthum's most well-known songs as part of the sold-out show, including Aghadan Alqak and Enta Omri.
