The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) has announced that Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) received the internationally recognized FACT accreditation for its comprehensive cellular therapy program.
Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer Prof. Yendry Ventura, ADSCC is the first healthcare institution in the UAE to be recognized by FACT, positioning the UAE as a leading destination for cutting-edge medical advancements in the region.
Out of the 261 centers worldwide accredited by FACT for cellular therapy, ADSCC stands as one of only two centers in the entire Middle East to meet FACT’s rigorous standards. This accomplishment solidifies ADSCC’s position as a leader in advanced cellular therapy.
The center achieved FACT accreditation for “FACT-JACIE International Standards for Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Product Processing”, which implements top-quality standards of medical and laboratory practice in hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation and therapies from any hematopoietic tissue source (marrow, peripheral blood, umbilical cord, and placental blood).
Prof. Yendry Ventura, CEO of ADSCC and Adjunct Professor at UAE University, said that, “Under the guidance of UAE’s wise leadership and in line with the UAE’s national agenda in healthcare, ADSCC has a clear vision and mandate of pioneering cellular therapy on a global scale and bringing medical breakthroughs closer to bedside, which plays a crucial role in positioning Abu Dhabi and the UAE at the vanguard of healthcare innovation.”
“With this landmark FACT accreditation, we are breaking new ground in addressing complex diseases through cutting-edge treatments such as stem cell transplants and other cellular therapies. The journey towards accreditation has been both extensive and stimulating, and we take immense pride in being the first institution in the UAE to receive it. This achievement reaffirms our commitment to continue investing in providing the highest standards of patient care and offering top-tier cellular therapy services that are on par with the best globally,” Prof. Ventura added.
Dr. Phyllis Warkentin, FACT Chief Medical Officer, stated that, “FACT accreditation represents a commitment to quality throughout an organization and requires dedication and perseverance. I congratulate Prof. Ventura and the team of the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center on achieving FACT accreditation, the first cellular therapy product processing laboratory in the UAE to reach this milestone.”
