Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi visits pioneering stem cell unit

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed thanks scientists and medics for their work

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  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visits Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre. The centre carries out research into rare diseases and has been involved in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. All photos courtesy of Crown Prince Court / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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  The centre seeks to make breakthroughs in the fight against rare diseases such as blood and chromosome illnesses

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  Sheikh Mohamed said he was proud of the work that the centre's talented medics and researchers carry out

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  A delegation with the Crown Prince is pictured at the centre

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  Sheikh Mohamed is given a tour by medical staff and researchers

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi thanked scientists and medics during a tour of the city's stem cell centre on Thursday.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre, where researchers work to improve treatment for people with rare diseases.

The department has been involved in the fight against Covid-19, including work on testing and vaccine distribution.

That was in addition to studies on stem cell treatments for rare and genetic medical diseases.

The country plans a major push into science and research and development, with some of its universities now ranking high globally in those fields.

"It was a pleasure to meet the team of doctors and researchers at the Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre who are carrying out advanced research," he said.

"Their inspiring work is a key part of UAE efforts to offer medical expertise to help eradicate diseases and support human development worldwide."