Research ward at children's hospital in Shanghai treats over 200 patients with rare diseases

"Efforts will continue to actively promote innovation in rare disease clinical research, basic translation, new technology application, talent cultivation systems, and the effective utilization of global collaborations and social resources," Wang Yi, president of the hospital, said.

"Also, the hospital will leverage the comprehensive advantages of Fudan University, fulfilling its role as a national children's medical center, and promote advancement in technology translation and innovative medical services to benefit more families with children suffering from difficult and rare diseases," she said.