Annual Report 2011 - Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Health and
Research
For over a century, the Edmond de Rothschild Foundations have
supported scientific and medical research, particularly in the fields
of ophthalmology and neuroscience. In 1886, Baron Adolphe de
Rothschild was a visionary who expressed his desire to create a
hospital facility specialized in ophthalmology and neurology. Since
its creation the Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild,
a leading Parisian hospital, continues boasting cutting-edge technology
and first-rate medical and surgical teams.
The Edmond de Rothschild Foundations uphold a tradition of excellence
in medical research. The Foundations support both fundamental
research and clinical applications. We also seek to promote
greater synergy through international partnerships among scientific
centers: through cooperation among hospitals to facilitate studies
as well as patient care and recovery; and through a special focus
on the multiple linkages between scientific research, social impact
and economic sustainability.