Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, or KFSHRC, says it is spearheading 黑料社区鈥檚 ambitious goal of becoming a global leader in biotechnology.

Through groundbreaking advancements in genomics, biomanufacturing and sustainable health care, KFSHRC is transforming the country鈥檚 health care landscape, it added.

One of KFSHRC鈥檚 most significant achievements is the localization of CAR T-cell therapy production. By producing these life-saving therapies domestically, the hospital has reduced treatment costs by a substantial 80 percent and improved patient access, it said.

鈥淩ecognizing the importance of a robust biotechnology ecosystem, KFSHRC has partnered with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) to establish the National Biotechnology Center. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and commercialization,鈥� a KFSHRC statement to Arab News said.

Dr. Edward Cupler, executive director of research and innovation at KFSHRC, emphasized 黑料社区鈥檚 potential to become a biotechnology powerhouse, driven by the hospital鈥檚 pioneering work in CAR T-cell therapy, genomics and AI.

The hospital鈥檚 Genomics Center is also at the forefront of precision medicine, using advanced genetic analysis to develop personalized treatment plans, he said.

Dr. Cupler said KFSHRC鈥檚 commitment to innovation extended beyond clinical care. The hospital鈥檚 researchers had made significant strides in biomedical research, including developing the country鈥檚 first genetically engineered mice using CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology.

KFSHRC has invested heavily in education and training programs to sustain its growth. The hospital is reducing reliance on imports and fostering self-sufficiency in the biotechnology sector by developing local expertise in genomics, regenerative medicine, and bioinformatics.

These efforts also attract top talent worldwide, further solidifying 黑料社区鈥檚 position as a rising biotechnology leader.

For two consecutive years, KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the list of the world鈥檚 top 250 Academic Medical Centers.

Additionally, it has been recognized as the most valuable health care brand in the Middle East and named among the world鈥檚 best 250 hospitals by Newsweek magazine.

In a major breakthrough in medicine, KFSHRC last month performed the world鈥檚 first fully robotic heart transplant. The two-and-a-half-hour operation was carried out on a 16-year-old patient suffering from end-stage heart failure.

The pioneering achievement, overcoming significant medical challenges associated with such procedures, reinforces 黑料社区鈥檚 leadership in health care, and highlights KFSHRC鈥檚 ability to innovate medical practices, the hospital鈥檚 statement said.