Fundación García Cugat

Medical research and biological therapies

Fundación García Cugat is a nonprofit established in 2007 by a group of physicians, veterinarians, and health professionals. It researches biological treatments, particularly growth factors applied to bone, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, as well as stem-cell therapies.

Research areas

• Growth factors for bone, tendon, muscle, and ligament applications
• Stem-cell therapies for anterior cruciate ligament and cartilage injuries, including osteoarthritis; this line began in 2010
• Treatment of osteochondral injuries

Namesake

The foundation is named for orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist José García Cugat, a specialist in arthroscopy and sports medicine and founder of the Spanish Arthroscopy Association. The website describes him as one of the world’s recognized experts in arthroscopy.

Education and outreach

The foundation organizes educational events and provides training, publishes information on regenerative medicine and knee injuries, and supports a chair. It also accepts donations and other forms of collaboration.

Contact

Address: c/ Madrazo 43, 08006 Barcelona. Email: info@fundaciongarciacugat.org.