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We shed light on rare diseases to accelerate diagnosis

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Our mission

Fondation Ipsen, under the aegis of Fondation de France, is committed to advancing rare disease detection and care, fostering innovation, and promoting social and educational initiatives. We strive for a future where all rare disease patients receives timely diagnosis, respect, and support.

Our initiatives

Our newest books

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Science

Venture Philantropy

This book is a translation of the NAS report on venture philanthropy. A must-read for those committed to reshaping medical research and delivering hope to millions through cutting-edge, actionable solutions.
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Practical

La Dépression. Savoir quand demander de l’aide

This book is adapted from Older Adults and Depression. Knowing When to Get Help, from the National Institute of Aging at NIH. The information it contains is based on medical research. It will help you learn more about depression. There are also tips and practical information sheets to help you recognize and treat it.
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Comics, Mangas

Autiste… et alors ?

Maxime Vindrier, 26, is a passionate and talented illustrator. Diagnosed as autistic, he speaks about his condition with authenticity and humor in his book Autistic… So What? where he demystifies his daily life with a light and accessible tone.
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Poetry

Rare Visions

This free poetry book collects poems about patients living with a rare disease. This book was written by Roopa Ramamoorthi, a scientist and a poet.
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