{
  "id": 18451574,
  "title": "Zayed Centre for Research powers ahead with seven stars at the helm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/zayed-centre-for-research-powers-ahead-with-seven-stars-at-the-helm",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-06T06:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/11/06/zayed-centre-for-research-powers-ahead-with-seven-stars-at-the-helm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zayed Centre for Research (ZCR) in London is making significant strides in rare disease research and treatment, with seven prominent researchers leading the charge. Prof Paolo De Coppi, a pioneer in mini-organ development, leads a team that includes stem-cell biologists, cell culturists, and bioengineers. Their work on spatial sequencing or spatial transcriptomics allows them to examine gene expression within 3-D tissue, offering valuable insights for personalized organ grafts and precision medicine. ZCR, which opened to patients in October 2019, partners with Great Ormond Street Hospital and is dedicated to providing gene and cell therapies for seriously ill children across the UK and internationally. With over 13,300 patients attending its outpatient suite since opening, ZCR has ushered in a new era of hope for rare and complex diseases through its multi-disciplinary approach, combining breakthroughs in gene therapy, regenerative medicine, diagnosis, and innovative treatments.",
  "summary": "Most complex surgery involves operations on a single patient but there are procedures that involve two. That is work in vitro such as that carried out by Prof Paolo De Coppi, who works at London's Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children, the dedicated facility that pursues genetic and regenerative breakthroughs for conditions affecting children. Precision implants Prof De Coppi…",
  "key_points": [
    "Zayed Centre for Research leads with seven star researchers",
    "Prof Paolo De Coppi pioneers mini-organ development",
    "ZCR partners with Great Ormond Street Hospital"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating multi-disciplinary expertise in gene and cell therapies positions the center to transform personalized medicine and regenerative treatments for children suffering from rare and complex diseases worldwide.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}