{"id":9147,"date":"2025-06-30T16:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T14:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ferocancer.org\/fero-foundation-national-award-for-scientific-patronage-2024\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T09:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T07:34:00","slug":"fero-foundation-national-award-for-scientific-patronage-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ferocancer.org\/en\/fero-foundation-national-award-for-scientific-patronage-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"FERO Foundation, National Award for Scientific Patronage 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Institutional Recognition for Over Two Decades of Commitment<\/h2>\n\n

On June 17, 2025<\/strong>, at a ceremony held at the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya<\/strong>, we were honored with the National Award for Scientific Patronage<\/strong>, one of the accolades granted within the framework of the National Research Awards<\/strong>, promoted by the Government of Catalonia and the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation (FCRI).<\/p>\n\n

The award was presented by the Minister for Research and Universities<\/strong>, Ms. N\u00faria Montserrat Pulido, and the President of the Government of Catalonia, Mr. Salvador Illa<\/strong>, in recognition of the scientific patronage work that the foundation has been promoting for over two decades.<\/p>\n\n

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Jury’s Assessment and Outstanding Trajectory<\/h2>\n\n

The awards jury<\/p>\n\n

, composed of the president of the FCRI, Mr. Joaquim Nadal; the director general of Research of the Government of Catalonia, Mr. Joan G\u00f3mez Pallar\u00e8s; the director general of Knowledge Transfer and Society, Mr. Javier Selva S\u00e1nchez; and eight external experts of recognized prestige, selected FERO Foundation as the recipient for its contribution to the research ecosystem in Catalonia. <\/p>\n\n

Notably highlighted were:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Its key role in the creation of the Vall d\u2019Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), consolidated as an international benchmark in translational cancer research.<\/li>\n
  • Its continuous commitment to promoting young talent, with a scholarship program that has already supported nearly 70 emerging researchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Since its inception, FERO has allocated over 30 million euros to more than 100 research projects, strengthening a scientific ecosystem focused on advancing cancer cures.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    A Deeply Emotional Tribute<\/h2>\n\n

    The president of FERO Foundation, Silvia Garriga \u2014widow of Dr. Josep Baselga, founder of the entity\u2014 was in charge of collecting the award. In her speech, she expressed profound gratitude to all donors<\/strong> who year after year trust in the project, to the former presidents of the foundation<\/strong>, and to the team that makes it possible. <\/p>\n\n

    Moved, she recalled that the person who would have been most excited to receive this award would have been her late husband, Dr. Baselga<\/strong>, who, since his arrival in Barcelona in 1996 from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, had a clear mission: to turn Catalonia into an international benchmark in translational oncology research.<\/p>\n\n

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    A Recognition of Commitment to Science<\/h2>\n\n

    This prestigious award highlights the fundamental role of patronage in driving scientific and technological progress, and celebrates the contribution of entities that are firmly committed to supporting research for the benefit of all society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

    For FERO Foundation, this recognition represents much more than an institutional award: it is a testament to the collective commitment we share with our community of donors, collaborators, researchers, and citizens. Our mission \u2014to promote translational oncology research and support the scientific talent of our country\u2014 gains even more meaning with this public endorsement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

    We firmly believe that science saves lives<\/strong> and that private investment in research is essential to accelerate discoveries that can transform cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This award is, therefore, also a tribute to all the people who have trusted in our project and make it possible every day. <\/p>\n\n

    A Recognition Shared with an Excellent Scientific Community<\/h2>\n\n

    The 2024 edition of the National Research Awards has highlighted the excellence and diversity of the scientific ecosystem in Catalonia. Along with FERO Foundation, the following were recognized: <\/p>\n\n

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    • N\u00faria Sebasti\u00e1n<\/strong>, awarded the National Research Award<\/strong> for her international career in cognitive neuroscience and her leadership in the study of language and the brain.<\/li>\n
    • Eva M. Novoa<\/strong> and Xavier Ros-Oton<\/strong>, jointly distinguished with the National Award for Young Talent in Research<\/strong>, for their respective contributions in epigenomics and applied mathematics.<\/li>\n
    • i4KIDS<\/strong>, the pediatric innovation hub of Hospital Sant Joan de D\u00e9u, which received the National Award for Promoting Knowledge Transfer<\/strong> for its collaborative model to translate research into clinical practice.<\/li>\n
    • The i2CAT\u2013Sateliot<\/strong> consortium, awarded the National Award for Public-Private Partnership in R+I<\/strong> for its development of satellite technology for IoT networks.<\/li>\n
    • Fisidabo<\/strong>, an initiative by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and Tibidabo Amusement Park, recognized with the National Award for Scientific Communication<\/strong> for its innovative way of disseminating science through immersive experiences.<\/li>\n
    • Ecomemb SL<\/strong>, a spin-off from the University of Girona and the Catalan Institute for Water Research, awarded the National Award for the Creation of a Science-Based Company<\/strong> for its commitment to sustainability and water reuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      A Prominent Place Among Scientific Patronage Leaders<\/h2>\n\n

      With this recognition, FERO Foundation joins a trajectory of entities distinguished for their commitment to science and research in the Scientific Patronage category<\/strong>. In previous editions, the National Award for Scientific Patronage<\/em> has been granted to Fundaci\u00f3 Dr. Antoni Esteve (2023), Fundaci\u00f3n BBVA (2022), Fundaci\u00f3 Banc Sabadell (2021), Fundaci\u00f3 V\u00edctor Gr\u00edfols i Lucas (2020), Fundaci\u00f3 Cient\u00edfica de l\u2019Associaci\u00f3 Espanyola Contra el C\u00e0ncer (FCAECC) (2019), Fundaci\u00f3 Pasqual Maragall per a la Recerca sobre l\u2019Alzheimer (2018), Fundaci\u00f3 La Marat\u00f3 de TV3 (2017), Fundaci\u00f3 Banc\u00e0ria “la Caixa” (2016), Fundaci\u00f3 Catalunya-La Pedrera (2015), Fundaci\u00f3 Bot\u00edn (2014), Fundaci\u00f3 Josep Carreras contra la leuc\u00e8mia (2013), Pere Balsells (2012), and Pere Mir (2011). <\/p>\n\n

      Looking to the Future with Renewed Strength<\/h2>\n\n

      From FERO Foundation, we want to express our deepest gratitude for this recognition, which motivates us to continue working with greater strength, enthusiasm, and commitment. We will continue to support researchers in our country, promote transformative projects, and build bridges between science and society. <\/p>\n\n

      Thank you for joining us on this journey towards a future without cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      At FERO, we turn your help into research for a future without cancer.<\/h2>\n\n

      Every donation adds hours of laboratory work and brings us closer to saving more lives.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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