• Carolyn Cochenour, holds a model of conjoined twins, created with 3D printing. By combining research and clinical work in this area, the Institute is developing knowledge, tools, and procedures that will benefit children around the world.
    Carolyn Cochenour, holds a model of conjoined twins, created with 3D printing. By combining research and clinical work in this area, the Institute is developing knowledge, tools, and procedures that will benefit children around the world.
  • A special pod bed which helps ease patients anxiety.
    A special pod bed which helps ease patients anxiety.
  • A research laboratory.
    A research laboratory.
  • 11-year-old Emirati boy Mohammed Al Aryani, with his dad Saif, at the Sheikh Zayed Campus for Advanced Children’s Medicine. Mohammed has Spina Bifida and previously has never walked without crutches. In December, doctors were finally able to operate.
    11-year-old Emirati boy Mohammed Al Aryani, with his dad Saif, at the Sheikh Zayed Campus for Advanced Children’s Medicine. Mohammed has Spina Bifida and previously has never walked without crutches. In December, doctors were finally able to operate.
  • A research laboratory.
    A research laboratory.
  • Christy Baxter, the Clinical Manager of the Sheikh Zayed Institute of Pain Medicine, explains some of the cutting edge physical therapy gaming used by children in their rehabilitation centre.
    Christy Baxter, the Clinical Manager of the Sheikh Zayed Institute of Pain Medicine, explains some of the cutting edge physical therapy gaming used by children in their rehabilitation centre.
  • Dr Julia Finkel discusses her research at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.
    Dr Julia Finkel discusses her research at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.
  • Carolyn Cochenour, holds a model of conjoined twins
    Carolyn Cochenour, holds a model of conjoined twins
  • “Mohammed wasn’t able to walk freely before,” said his father, Saif. “Now after surgery he is less dependent on crutches, he has much more balance.” More importantly, said Mohamed, a diehard Real Madrid fan, he is playing football at the school he now attends in nearby Virginia.
    “Mohammed wasn’t able to walk freely before,” said his father, Saif. “Now after surgery he is less dependent on crutches, he has much more balance.” More importantly, said Mohamed, a diehard Real Madrid fan, he is playing football at the school he now attends in nearby Virginia.
  • A research laboratory at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.
    A research laboratory at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation.
  • n 2009, Abu Dhabi donated USD150 million to the hospital to help establish the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, where doctors, scientists and engineers are already transforming paediatric surgery.
    n 2009, Abu Dhabi donated USD150 million to the hospital to help establish the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, where doctors, scientists and engineers are already transforming paediatric surgery.
  • The partnership is also central to Abu Dhabi’s plans to transform health care within the country by developing domestic initiatives and facilities and also helping train a generation of young Emiratis to be doctors and researchers.
    The partnership is also central to Abu Dhabi’s plans to transform health care within the country by developing domestic initiatives and facilities and also helping train a generation of young Emiratis to be doctors and researchers.
  • Researchers at the Sheikh Zayed Institute are working with Emirati colleagues in the UAE on some innovations that are particularly aimed at the particular needs of the country. They are close to finalising a facial recognition device that can be attached to a smart phone and be used to detect genetic issues in children.
    Researchers at the Sheikh Zayed Institute are working with Emirati colleagues in the UAE on some innovations that are particularly aimed at the particular needs of the country. They are close to finalising a facial recognition device that can be attached to a smart phone and be used to detect genetic issues in children.
  • The UAE’s donation and involvement with Children’s is also part of Abu Dhabi’s engagement with Americans through aid and disaster relief, and is a way to project the country’s values.
    The UAE’s donation and involvement with Children’s is also part of Abu Dhabi’s engagement with Americans through aid and disaster relief, and is a way to project the country’s values.

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In pictures: Inside the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Paediatric Surgical Innovation

Mark Asquith

April 10, 2014

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Launched in September 2009 after a US$150 million gift from the Abu Dhabi Government, the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National in Washington is redefining what is possible in surgery through innovative, integrated research. We take a look inside. Photos by Evelyn Hockstein for The National

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