The foundation aims to: promote and conduct clinical and scientific research in the field of reconstructive plastic surgery and related disciplines; provide education and training in the field of reconstructive plastic surgical research and related disciplines; perform charitable plastic surgical treatments. To this end, the foundation covers the costs of research projects, fellowships, and patient treatments, to the extent that they are not otherwise funded or fundable. The research focuses on basic research and translational research in the field of reconstructive plastic surgery and adjacent areas. The foundation operates primarily in the canton of Bern, particularly at the Inselspital Bern, within the scope of its purpose. The foundation's profits and capital are exclusively dedicated to the aforementioned purpose. Commercial purposes are excluded.