Established in 2022, the mission of the SCMCI Innovation Center is to ensure that the children of today become the healthy adults of tomorrow.  SCMCI is achieving  this goal by investing in cutting-edge research and the development of breakthrough technologies and new diagnostics, drugs, medical devices and digital tools, while rapidly adopting successful initiatives into clinical care and practice.  Stay tuned to learn about exciting projects emerging from this trailblazing initiative!

Dr. Saar is a dedicated pediatrician, past TV producer, and currently serves as the Head of Innovation and is a Medical Administration Fellow at SCMCI, while maintaining a Pediatric Clinic at Clalit Health Services. Dr. Saar is a proud member of women in medicine networks (Womed, WE@HealthTech), spearheading projects aimed at enhancing medical care for teenage girls, with a focus on diagnosing teen endometriosis. She completed her medical studies at Tel Aviv University and her pediatric residency at Schneider Children’s Medical Center.

From right to left: Dr. Shirley Saar – Director, Yehonatan Ben Ishay – Project Manager, Dr. Patrick Stafler – Chief Medical Officer, Sarit Bitan – Chief Nursing and Allied Health Professions Officer