MDA to develop advanced technology solutions for paediatric surgery
RICHMOND, B.C., Feb. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that it has signed a Master Research Collaboration Agreement with the Children's National Medical Center (Children's National) in Washington, D.C. Through this collaborative partnership, MDA and Children's National will develop advanced medical robotics and "smart tools" to improve the quality of patient outcomes for children's surgeries. The initial phase is valued at US$2.7 million.
'The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children's National builds partnerships, such as this one with MDA, that will truly shift the paradigm of pediatric surgery,' said Peter Kim, Vice President of the Sheikh Zayed Institute and Associate Surgeon in Chief at Children's National. 'The tools and robotics we conceive together moving forward will represent the first generation technology specifically to focus on precision in children's surgery.'
'We're extremely excited to expand our medical business to provide surgeons with the most advanced tools available,' said Craig Thornton, the general manager responsible for this business area. 'We are continually assessing complex surgical procedures that can be performed more effectively and safely utilizing our innovative robotic solutions.'
About MDA
MDA provides advanced information solutions that capture and process vast amounts of data, produce essential information, and improve the decision making and operational performance of business and government organizations worldwide.
Focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, MDA delivers a broad spectrum of information solutions, ranging from complex operational systems, to tailored information services, to electronic information products.
The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSX:MDA.
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www.ChildrensNational.org/SheikhZayedSurgicalInstitute
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Wendy Keyzer
MDA External Relations
(604) 231-2743
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