Federal Scientific Clinical Centre of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Immunology named after Dmitry Rogachev (Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation) is the unique scientific, research, medical and educational centre. Founded in 1991 as the Scientific and Research Institute of Pediatric Hematology, in 2011 it was named after Dima Rogachev, who was a patient of the Institute. Dima’s dream was t
o have tea with Russian President, V. Putin, and to eat pancakes with him. In August, 2005 the dream came true. Putin visited Dima at the clinic. During the visit it emerged that children with cancer diseases need a special medical centre. As a result a new building was constructed in accordance with the government order. In June, 2011 the Centre moved to its present location in this multicolored and well-equipped building. Staffed with highly skilled professionals the Centre offers medical treatment and outpatient services for children. Its facilities include clinical departments with 230 inpatient beds as well as a day patient department for 220 patients. Yearly about 700 patients can be treated on an outpatient basis. The Centre provides also psychological assistance, opportunities for educational and cultural developing of its patients
The Centre is also the leading scientific and research institute in Russia. Research at the Centre is dedicated to diagnosing and treating of pediatric cancer diseases, hematopoetic stem cell transplantation, clinical immunology and transfusion therapy. It also offers advanced laboratory research training to physicians and scientists. Since its foundation the Centre is headed by Prof.
