Fundació Víctor Grífols i Lucas

Bioethics at the intersection of science and the humanities

Fundació Víctor Grífols i Lucas was established in 1998 to work in bioethics, understood as a dialogue between science and the humanities. It was founded by Víctor Grífols i Lucas, who chaired the Grifols group until 2001, and is based in Barcelona.

The foundation serves institutions, organizations, businesses, and professionals whose work relates to human health. It acts as a platform for research, education, and discussion of ethical questions in the life sciences.

Programs and publications

• Research grants and awards, including the Ethics and Science Award, high school awards, and an audiovisual award.
• Conferences, seminars, workshops, and courses, including “Bioethics in Clinical Practice” and the International Bioethics Congress.
• Publications such as the Cuadernos collection, including a volume on mental health and society.
• Research and publishing partnerships with organizations, universities, and educational centers.
• A blog featuring opinion pieces and current issues in bioethics.
• A Chair in Bioethics focused on teaching and research.

Leadership

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees chaired by Victòria Camps, professor emerita of moral philosophy at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Board members include academics and professionals such as vice chair Montserrat Busquets; Josep Maria Lozano of ESADE; Begoña Román of the University of Barcelona; journalist Milagros Pérez Oliva; Carmen Tomás-Valiente; Antoni Sitges-Serra; Víctor Montori; Dolors Comas; Joan Manuel del Pozo; Laura de la Cruz Galán; Salvador Macip; and Roser Fernández. Núria Terribas serves as executive director.

Location and contact

Address: 6 Carrer de Jesús i Maria, 08022 Barcelona.

Phone: +34 93 571 09 66.

Email: fundacio.grifols@grifols.com.

Social media: Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X. The foundation also offers an informational newsletter.