{"id":46321,"date":"2023-01-31T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T12:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisbonsightsailing.com\/pontos-de-interesse\/champalimaud-foundation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:45:26","slug":"champalimaud-foundation","status":"publish","type":"vistas","link":"https:\/\/wpml.lisbonsightsailing.com\/en\/vistas\/champalimaud-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Champalimaud Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This foundation, also known as the Research Center for the Unknown, was created by Ant\u00f3nio Champalimaud (1918-2004) in his will and is primarily dedicated to the development of advanced biomedical research programs and the provision of interdisciplinary clinical care.<\/p>\n\n

Here research is carried out in cutting-edge areas and the priority is to encourage discoveries that benefit people, as well as to sponsor new standards of knowledge. Its activity is carried out in the areas of neuroscience and cancer, through research programs and the provision of excellent clinical services, also carrying out, out of doors, a program to fight blindness.<\/p>\n\n

The Ant\u00f3nio Champalimaud Vision Award<\/a>, worth one million euros, is the largest in the field of ophthalmology and has a strong impact on the fight against blindness. The Champalimaud Foundation supports artificial intelligence projects in healthcare and stands out for its sustainable architecture. Its outdoor area is a popular public space, and the center integrates science and art with regular cultural events.<\/p>\n\n

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The building of the Research Center for the Unknown<\/h2>\n\n

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Its building is as innovative and relevant as the biomedical research that takes place inside. It is a project by the Goan architect Charles Correa who sought to elevate architecture to sculpture; sculpture is beauty; and beauty therapy \u2013 in order to honour the Centre’s activities. The building houses state-of-the-art laboratories, conference rooms and patient care facilities. It opened on October 5th, 2010.<\/p>\n\n

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State-of-the-art equipment and technology are used<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s set on a 65 thousand square meter site located on the riverfront. It is a privileged location on the banks of the Tagus River, close to the\u00a0Discoveries Monument<\/a>, and symbolic for being the place from where the Portuguese navigators set off five centuries ago on their journey to the \u201cunknown\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

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Bridge that connects the two buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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The ensemble includes two main blocks: the research center \/ cancer treatment center, and the auditorium (connected by an elevated walkway). It also has gardens, an outdoor amphitheatre and a restaurant with a magnificent terrace.<\/p>\n\n

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Global Impact Programs<\/h3>\n\n

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The Champalimaud Foundation does not limit its activities to Portugal. Through its Research Center for the Unknown, it leads global initiatives:<\/p>\n\n

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