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Our mission

Fondation Ipsen, under the aegis of Fondation de France, support projects of general interest in science, education, disability and health, with a particular focus on the early detection and care of people living with rare diseases. Fondation Ipsen strives for a future where all rare disease patients receive timely diagnosis, respect, and support.

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Our newest books

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Mental Health in Adolescence

How can we support adolescent mental health? Anxiety, sadness, social pressure, identity struggles … adolescence can be overwhelming. In this illustrated book, epidemiologist Maria Melchior and artist Chaz Hutton cut through the myths to explain what shapes young people’s mental well-being, how early experiences and social inequalities matter, and why prevention is key.
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Je suis 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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Mental Health in Adolescence

How can we support adolescent mental health? Anxiety, sadness, social pressure, identity struggles … adolescence can be overwhelming. In this illustrated book, epidemiologist Maria Melchior and artist Chaz Hutton cut through the myths to explain what shapes young people’s mental well-being, how early experiences and social inequalities matter, and why prevention is key.
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Artifical Intelligence in Healthcare

Will AI help cure diseases, or put our health at risk? Is it a revolution, or just another overpromise? In this illustrated book, artist Chaz Hutton and expert Hugues Berry cut through the myths to explain what AI in healthcare really is, what it can (and cannot) do, and why it matters for all of us.
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Il est autiste… et alors ?

Following on from Je suis autiste… et alors ?, published in 2024, Il est autiste… et alors ? is a new awareness-raising tool, this time from the perspective of Alexis Leclaire, a special needs teacher who has been involved with GEMA06 for many years.
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Guerriers pacifiques

Since when have humans been participating in sports? And what exactly does that mean? The word, which derives from the verb *desporter* meaning “to frolic,” dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries. It encompasses all pastimes, from horseback riding to more leisurely pursuits such as conversation or embroidery.
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