Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
Budget
€3,095,443
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
7
0.7 FTE
EU Grants
€3,095,443
Mission & Goals
The Sant Joan de Déu Research Foundation (FSJD) is a private, non-profit research organization founded in 2002. Its mission is to conduct research on the health problems faced by paediatric medicine and on how these problems affect human development, both in the field of physical and mental health, with the ultimate goal of improving people’s well-being and quality of life. FSJD contributes to this mission by fostering, supporting, and managing the research and innovation activities of the Barcelona Children’s Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (HSJD), Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu (PSSJD), and other affiliated organizations. The Foundation provides specialized services and support to researchers, and its structure includes a Clinical Trials Unit, a Research Support Office, Administration and Human Resources Department, a Clinical Research Ethics Committee, Knowledge Management and Communication services, and a Department of Patient Engagement in Research, among other facilities and services.
EU Legislative Interests
1. Health & Mental Health 1.1 – EU Mental Health Strategy & Action Plan (2025–2027); European Pact for Mental Health and Wellbeing. 1.2 – EPSCO Council Conclusions on Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the Digital Era. 1.3 – Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and NCD initiatives; EU Pediatric Regulation. 1.4 – EU Global Health Strategy; European Health Union framework. 2. Clinical Research & Biomedical Innovation 2.1 – Clinical Trials Regulation (EU 536/2014). 2.2 – Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). 2.3 – EU Biotech Act; Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025–2027 and future framework 2028–2034. 2.4 – European Reference Networks, including ERN EpiCare coordinated by HSJD. 3. Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health 3.1 – EU Artificial Intelligence Act. 3.2 – European Health Data Space (EHDS); Data Governance Act; GDPR. 3.3 – Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act with relevance for patient-facing digital platforms. 4. Pharmaceutical & Regulatory Reform 4.1 – Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe. 4.2 – Pharma Package Reform (2025). 4.3 – Critical Medicines Act (2025). 5. Public Health & Crisis Preparedness 5.1 – EU4Health Programme 2025. 5.2 – HERA emergency preparedness measures. 6. Social Inclusion, Rights & Employment 6.1 – European Pillar of Social Rights; Youth Employment Support. 6.2 – EU Child Guarantee. 6.3 – European Platform on Combating Homelessness & Lisbon Declaration. 6.4 – New Pact on Migration and Asylum; EU Migration and Asylum Policy.
Communication Activities
1. Events and Training Programs 1.1 – EU-PROMENS program launch and workshops hosted by FSJD (2025–2026), funded by EU4Health, strengthening mental health competencies across Europe. 1.2 – Collaborative learning activities across Sant Joan de Déu centers (HSJD, PSSJD, social inclusion entities), promoting EU priorities on mental health, child protection and social inclusion. 1.3 – Social Innova Conference (July 2025) on social innovation and care transformation, addressing EU inclusion and social rights agendas. 1.4 – International research and training activities under Horizon Europe in pediatric health, rare diseases, pediatric oncology (Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona, IRSJD, Kids Barcelona) and innovation platforms such as i4KIDS. 1.5 – Specialized training courses on multicultural communication in child and adolescent mental health, aligned with EU diversity and inclusion policies. 1.6 – Capacity-building actions connecting SJD centers with EU social innovation networks, supporting ESF+ and EaSI priorities. 1.7 – Living Lab accreditation by ENoLL (2025), enhancing EU-aligned open innovation in mental health, disability, ageing and social care integration. 2. Awareness Campaigns and Digital Platforms 2.1 – SOM Salut Mental 360 platform offering mental health information and support, aligned with the EU Mental Health Strategy. 2.2 – Barnahus model promotion for child protection in cases of abuse, supporting EU child rights frameworks. 2.3 – Community-based health communication actions integrating health and social care, addressing EU policies on social determinants of health. 2.4 – Mental health awareness campaigns across SJD entities, reinforcing EU wellbeing priorities. 3. Publications and Research Dissemination 3.1 – Scientific publications and reports on mental health, pediatric health, vulnerable populations and EU-funded projects (EU-PROMENS, EMPOWER, RESPOND) through IRSJD and FSJD communication units. 3.2 – Science Agora, annual scientific report, research bulletins and dissemination events aligned with Horizon Europe. 3.3 – Participation in European Research Night, Science Festival and La Marató TV3 to promote EU-funded research. 3.4 – FAROS Observatory publications on child health and wellbeing supporting EU child protection and prevention strategies. 4. Networking, Advocacy & Social Action 4.1 – Participation in European networks and conferences to advocate for mental health, inclusion, digital health and child rights in line with EU initiatives. 4.2 – Employment training programs and youth employment support aligned with the European Pillar of Social Rights. 4.3 – Migration support programmes, awareness actions and advocacy for refugees and migrant families. 4.4 – Homelessness initiatives such as “Ningú sense llar” with publications and awareness campaigns contributing to the EU Platform on Combating Homelessness.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
1. European Social Policy & Inclusion Networks 1.1 – FSJD is a member of the European Social Network (ESN), contributing to EU social services transformation, social justice and inclusion policies. 2. Child & Youth Participation Networks 2.1 – FSJD leads KIDS Barcelona within the European Young Persons Advisory Group Network (eYPAGnet), promoting child and youth engagement in clinical research and collaboration with EU pediatric research initiatives. 3. Pediatric Health & Hospital Cooperation Networks 3.1 – Through Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (HSJD), FSJD is part of the European Children’s Hospitals Organisation (ECHO), supporting EU-level advocacy in pediatric health, research and innovation. 3.2 – HSJD participates in the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), reinforcing contributions to EU cancer research and pediatric oncology strategies. 4. Research Excellence Networks 4.1 – Through IRSJD, FSJD is integrated into the CERCA Network, contributing to research excellence aligned with European research programs. 5. Innovation & Living Lab Ecosystems 5.1 – PSSJD is accredited as a member of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), promoting user-centered innovation in mental health, disability, ageing and digital health, aligned with EU priorities. 6. Biomedical Research Networks (CIBER) 6.1 – FSJD and PSSJD are members of CIBERSAM, contributing to mental health research, neuroscience and EU collaborative projects on prevention and treatment. 6.2 – Through HSJD, FSJD participates in CIBERER, supporting research on rare pediatric diseases and strengthening involvement in ERNs. 6.3 – HSJD collaborates with CIBERDEM in diabetes and metabolic disorders research, contributing to EU initiatives on chronic disease prevention and personalized medicine.
Organisation Members
- Hospital Sant Joan de Déu - Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu - Campus Docent Sant Joan de Déu - Obra Social - Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Palma - Sant Joan de Déu Serveis Socials Barcelona - Fundació Ajuda a la Dependència - Fundació Germà Tomàs Canet - Sant Joan de Déu València - Centre Especial de Treball El Pla - Centre Especial de Treball Intecserveis - Sant Joan de Déu Terres de Lleida - Fundació Privada Bayt al-Thaqafa
Additional Information
It corresponds to 10% of the annual commitment of 7 people in the institution.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.