{"id":2573,"date":"2026-11-02T22:51:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fbb-preview.mattiacolombo.engineering\/index.php\/foundation\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T22:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:51:06","slug":"foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fbb-preview.mattiacolombo.engineering\/index.php\/en\/foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide bb-band-intro has-mist-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bb-band__lead wp-block-paragraph\">The Bianca Ballabio Foundation was established to remember Bianca, who passed away prematurely, and to bring to life the dreams she did not have time to realize.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide bb-rail is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ac5c474 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__side is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mission\">Mission<\/h2><p class=\"bb-rail__aside wp-block-paragraph\">Training those who care for others and supporting local healthcare, through targeted and traceable projects.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__body is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bianca, a passionate student of Medicine, enthusiastically cultivated her desire to become a doctor and was deeply interested in travel and cultural exchanges, experiences that she had already begun to experience despite her young age.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships abroad<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Foundation therefore aims to promote <strong>cross-cultural educational exchanges in the field of Medical Sciences<\/strong>, offering financial and organizational support to Medical students, young doctors, residents and researchers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through <strong>annual scholarships<\/strong>, selected candidates will be able to further their education at Universities, Hospitals or Research Institutes abroad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selection will take place through <strong>an annual call for applications evaluated by a committee<\/strong>, which will identify deserving applicants on the basis of their resumes, with attention to the applicants\u2019 economic conditions. The winners, if not unable, will publicly share the results of their journey, presenting them during an annual event dedicated to Bianca\u2019s memory, where her values and commitment will be celebrated.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projects in the community<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to this initiative, the Foundation develops a capillary and rigorously planned medical and social intervention model: each project is selected based on <strong>scientific and territorial impact criteria<\/strong>, and entrusted to local partners \u2013 university research centers, hospital facilities and specialized training hubs \u2013 chosen for their proven management transparency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding is tied to specific objectives: upgrading of university laboratories, initiation of specialized training pathways, purchase of diagnostic or training equipment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bb-facts is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-fact is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bb-fact__k wp-block-paragraph\">Scholarships<\/p><p class=\"bb-fact__v wp-block-paragraph\">every year, to train abroad<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-fact is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bb-fact__k wp-block-paragraph\">Selection<\/p><p class=\"bb-fact__v wp-block-paragraph\">by open call and committee<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-fact is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bb-fact__k wp-block-paragraph\">Funding<\/p><p class=\"bb-fact__v wp-block-paragraph\">tied to specific objectives<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-fact is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bb-fact__k wp-block-paragraph\">Partners<\/p><p class=\"bb-fact__v wp-block-paragraph\">chosen for transparency<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"bb-emph wp-block-paragraph\">In this way, each and every donated euro is not dispersed to large, generic entities, but arrives directly in targeted projects, ensuring concreteness, traceability and tangible impact, in an effort to best honor Bianca\u2019s memory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide bb-rail is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ac5c474 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__side is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vision\">Vision<\/h2><p class=\"bb-rail__aside wp-block-paragraph\">Supporting medical students and physicians.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__body is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"bb-emph wp-block-paragraph\">The Bianca Ballabio Foundation is committed to supporting those who assist us every day with dedication and sacrifice: medical students and physicians.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our vocation is to offer concrete opportunities to enhance excellence in the medical field, through <strong>elite educational experiences<\/strong> for those who practice or will practice this noble profession, and through initiatives to strengthen our medical and scientific institutions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote bb-quote-band is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.<\/p><cite>Albert Camus<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide bb-rail is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ac5c474 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__side is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monitoring\">Monitoring Organisation<\/h2><p class=\"bb-rail__aside wp-block-paragraph\">Who leads the Foundation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__body is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bb-people is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ac5c474 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-person is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bb-role wp-block-paragraph\">President<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Massimo Ballabio<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-person is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"bb-role wp-block-paragraph\">Vice President<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michela Bonzi<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide bb-rail is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ac5c474 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__side is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"committee\">Scientific Committee<\/h2><p class=\"bb-rail__aside wp-block-paragraph\">The doctors who assess projects and applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bb-rail__body is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bb-people is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ac5c474 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-person is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prof. Andrea Imperatori<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery. Head of the Center of Thoracic Surgery, Dept. of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-person is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dott. Fabio Ceriani<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head of General Surgery, Multimedica Santa Maria Castellanza Hospital.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group bb-person is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dott. Ernesto Morlacchi<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialist in Vascular Surgery, Multimedica Santa Maria Castellanza Hospital.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bianca Ballabio Foundation was established to remember Bianca, who passed away prematurely, and to bring to life the dreams she did not have time to realize. Mission Training those who care for others and supporting local healthcare, through targeted and traceable projects. 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