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12 / 06 / 2024

The Amancio Ortega Foundation Drives the New Rare Disease Center of Sant Joan de Déu at Porta Diagonal

The Amancio Ortega Foundation and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu have announced a historic collaboration for the creation of a pioneering center in rare disease research, the UNICAS center, located at Porta Diagonal, just a few meters from the hospital.
This new center will focus on the research and treatment of rare diseases, providing a crucial resource for patients and their families.

The Amancio Ortega Foundation will fund this ambitious project with a donation of 60 million euros, reaffirming its commitment to improving healthcare and medical research in Spain.
The primary goal of the new center will be to develop innovative treatments and personalized therapies for diseases that affect a small number of people but have a significant impact on their lives.
UNICAS will feature a multidisciplinary team of experts working closely together with other institutions and research centers globally.

Porta Diagonal proudly hosts this innovative project, which will not only contribute to the advancement of medicine but also reaffirm Barcelona as a center of excellence in scientific research.
Our facilities are equipped with the most advanced infrastructure to support the researchers and professionals working at the center, ensuring an optimal environment for innovation and development.

With this initiative, the Amancio Ortega Foundation and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu aim to transform the lives of thousands of people affected by rare diseases, offering hope to patients and families who have long lacked effective therapeutic options.

From Porta Diagonal, we are committed to supporting their mission through science and collaboration. Together, we are building a healthier and more hopeful future for everybody.