PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS
Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute (IJC)
The IJC is a leading biomedical research center dedicated to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of blood cancers. Founded in 2010 by the Josep Carreras Foundation and the Government of Catalonia, the IJC is the first European center focused exclusively on these diseases
Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IMI-BAS)
The IMI is the only institute within the BAS focused on mathematics and a nationally recognized center in informatics and computer science. Its mission is to advance mathematics and informatics through research and to apply this expertise in educational system of Bulgaria, as well as in broader national and international initiatives.
University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB)
UNIMIB is a leading Italian research university with strong activities across a wide range of fields. It is organized into 14 departments and numerous research centers, and is strongly committed to innovation, technology transfer, and collaboration with industry. The university offers extensive PhD programs and actively supports cutting-edge research projects.
Université Paris Cité (UPCité)
Established in 2019 through the merger of Paris Diderot University, Paris Descartes University, and the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, UPCité is one of France’s leading multidisciplinary universities. It spans a broad spectrum of disciplines and offers one of the country’s most comprehensive and ambitious academic portfolios, with innovative education and research programs.
Institute for Research and Innovation in Health – University of Porto (i3S)
i3S was established as a consortium bringing together the Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBCM), the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (INEB), and the Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP). This integration of research institutes with University of Porto schools and hospitals is unique in Portugal and accelerates both scientific breakthroughs and the translation of discoveries into clinical practice.
Stichting Amsterdam University Medical Center (AUMC)
AUMC is a leading medical center that hosts eight integrated research institutes spanning diverse health-related disciplines. This structure enables the combination of high-quality patient care with innovative scientific research and top-level education and training, attracting students and researchers from the Netherlands and abroad and fostering international collaborations.
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (UT)
UT is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Germany. Committed to excellence in research and teaching across a broad spectrum of disciplines, it fosters interdisciplinary and international collaboration, provides comprehensive training across multiple fields, and enhances its research through targeted funding to support high performance in key areas.
Karolinska Institute (KI)
KI is one of the leading medical universities in the world, conducting the largest share of academic medical research in Sweden. It offers the broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences in the country, covering basic experimental studies as well as patient-centered research. Integration with the Swedish healthcare system enables swift translation of research into patient care.
Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)
UCM is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of Spain’s most prestigious institutions of higher education. It is recognized for its wide-ranging academic offerings across diverse disciplines and as a reference institution both in Hispanic countries and in Europe. UCM provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs with a strong commitment to research and comprehensive training.
National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF)
The NHRF is one of the largest research centers in Greece, leading interdisciplinary research in Chemical Biology, Theoretical and Physical Chemistry, and History. It aims to advance knowledge and innovation in Greece by fostering a dynamic research environment that promotes excellence and collaboration with academic, research, and industrial partners at both national and international levels.
Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca (UMF Cluj)
UMF Cluj is the oldest institution for medical education in Transylvania. It has evolved into a strongly international university, with a growing and diverse student body from Romania and abroad. UMF Cluj promotes excellence in research and education and provides comprehensive research support services, fostering continuous progress and innovation in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.
OneChain Immunotherapeutics SL (OneChain)
OneChain is a spin off company of the Josep Carreras Foundation dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapy treatments for cancer. The company focuses on advanced cellular therapies, including CAR-T and allogeneic approaches, with particular emphasis on rare childhood leukemias and other cancers with limited treatment options.
Lead Biologics International AB (Lead)
Lead is a biotechnology start-up focused on identifying novel targets for cancer immunotherapy. The company uses its expertise in recombinant antibody technology to develop first-in-class treatments and works with pharmaceutical partners from the early stages to bring new antibody-based therapies to patients with urgent unmet needs.
Faculty of Pharmacy – University of Belgrade (FPHUB)
FPHUB is a Serbian higher education institution focused on advancing pharmacy education and research, supporting projects, and fostering national and international collaboration. FPHUB research covers biomedicine, novel materials and nanoscience, environmental protection and climate change, and agriculture and food, with a strong emphasis on promoting international cooperation.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich)
ETH Zürich is a Swiss institution of international renown, attracting talent from across the globe. Its flexible organizational structure allows it to adapt to emerging global challenges, seamlessly integrating multidisciplinary research units and programs, and establishing ETH Zürich as a leading university in science and technology.