Vision, mission and values

Mission

The IRSJD has the mission of promoting, developing and managing high-impact research mainly in the areas of materno-fetal, child and youth, and mental health with the aim of improving people's health, well-being and quality of life.

Claim

SCIENCE FOR HOPE

Values

• Excellence

  Our research activities are carried out to the highest standards of quality in order to position the Institute as a leader in innovation and research on paediatrics and human development.

• Leadership 

  The IRSJD is a paediatric reference model both nationally and internationally thanks to its high quality biomedical research and recognised prestige.

• Scientific integrity, ethics and respect

  We respect the deontological principles of absolute honesty, integrity and professionalism that govern scientific research.

• Collaboration

  We promote joint scientific lines of work with other agents in the filed at both national and international levels.

• Innovation Orientation

  We generate new ideas and lines of action and we adapt to the new circumstances in the field with the creation of transferable products.

• Attraction

  The scientific appeal of the IRSJD offers added value when it comes to capturing international talent.

• Sustainability

  We work to secure sufficient resources to carry out long-term research and innovative activities.

• Centrality in the patient

  We develop innovative research activities whose goal is the health of the patients and their families.