Establishing a New Cell Therapy Laboratory

Stem cells are among the most notable scientific discoveries in modern medicine, forming the basis of a major revolution in the treatment of many intractable diseases.

In that context, the “Stem Cell Laboratory in the Blood Bank Unit” project at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre strengthens the capacity to deliver advanced treatment solutions.

The project is a pioneering step in regenerative medicine and gene therapy, and contributes significantly to developing innovative methods for treating genetic diseases and blood cancers.

Its importance lies in providing an advanced platform for research and experimentation on stem cells and their applications, especially in engineered T-cell (CAR-T) therapy — a form of immunotherapy that has shown promising results in treating intractable cancers such as leukaemia and lymphoma.

Thanks to these advanced technologies, King Faisal Specialist Hospital can offer people more effective and safer treatment options, strengthening the Kingdom's position as a leading regional centre for therapeutic medicine and scientific research.

The work of the stem cell laboratory in the blood bank unit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is at the forefront of revolutionary treatments, particularly in stem cell transplantation and CAR-T therapy.
These advanced methods harness the power of stem cells to target and destroy cancer, and decisive clinical trials are run to assess the effectiveness and safety of these treatments — opening the way to new hope for patients facing life-threatening conditions.

• Refurbishing the stem cell laboratory in the blood bank unit to create a modern facility dedicated to advancing stem cell research and CAR-T therapy.
• Turning innovative science into real-world solutions.
• Serving a greater number of the hospital's patients.

The current space cannot accommodate the advanced equipment and new technology required (it was built 30 years ago).

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Riyadh).

SAR 2,500,000.