The foundation aims to support medical research, the most disadvantaged, and humanitarian institutions that can be recognized as being of public utility and whose scope of action extends worldwide. The foundation achieves its purpose through the means deemed appropriate by its board, including: the allocation of funds to organizations active in the aforementioned fields, punctual support for a humanitarian action chosen by the foundation's board, support, in particular financial, for medical research through the organization of conferences, the publication and distribution of scientific works, the awarding of scholarships to researchers in the medical field, and all other means approved by the foundation's board (for complete purpose see foundation deed).