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About Us

In September 2013, the Sheik Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation (SZI) at the Children’s National Health System and the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering received a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) P50 grant to form the National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI).

 

Awarded by the FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development, the 2013 grant was designated to bring together teams with excellence and expertise in delivering business, regulatory, legal, scientific, engineering, and clinical services for children.

 

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Mission & Goals

The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) serves as a critical device development resource by providing expert

Partnership

NCC-PDI’s diverse team of collaborators is composed of lead members, members, and affiliated members, according to their level of involvement

Teams

The National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI) serves as a critical device development resource by providing expert advice