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Focused on research in neurodegenerative diseases
The CIEN Foundation is in charge of the following tasks: im-
plement a model of translational research that allows to
effectively and efficiently transfer the scientific advances
achieved in basic research to clinical practice; promote the
continuous training of professionals involved with the re-
search in neurodegenerative diseases through seminars, lec-
tures and doctoral theses; disseminate the calls launched
by funding agencies, both nationally and internationally, promoting participation; and encourage the implementation of coordinated research projects in neurode- generative diseases.
From the administrative point of view, the CIEN Foundation is also responsible for managing other centers related to research in neurodegenerative diseases such as the Network Center for Biomedical Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED, for its acronym in Spanish), maintaining collaboration agreements with the Carlos III Institute of Health for carrying out those management activities.
A sustainable center for the benefit of research
Until December 2019, the Queen Sofia Foundation Alzheim- er Center has avoided emitting a total of 133,529 kg of CO2 since its inauguration in 2007 thanks to the power generation from its solar thermal and photovoltaic panels. In total, they have produced 251,941 kWh, which has saved 124,816.06€ that have been allocated to research on this disease.
In its design and construction 17 years ago at the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sofia, “special care” was taken that the project maintained a “deep respect for the environment”, incorporating bioclimatic measures, an orientation adapted to its location, actions against the overheating, natural ventilation, water treatment or use of ecological covers. For this reason, it was recognized with the “Green Light” emblem of the European Commission, and obtained the highest qualification in its energy certification by the Institute for Diversification and Energy Savings (IDEAE, for its acronym in Spanish).
1. Profile and presentation
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CAFRS PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY
Billing since the opening of the Center
124.816,06 €
Accumulated production
251.941 kWh
CO2 emissions avoided
133.529 kg