About UCBM

UCBM is a charitable institution, located in Rome, that is centered on the belief of putting Catholic values of service into action through a “human-centered” approach. UCBM educates scientific and medical leaders to have a deep and lasting impact on people and society, which is shown daily in the education they provide to students and the care they provide at UCBM’s medical and hospice facilities. For 30+ years UCBM has served as a leader in demonstrating how to effectively integrate science & technology with faith-driven values.

Areas of Work and Core Values

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Cutting Edge Scientific Research

We promote a "one health approach" by engaging in innovative and interdisciplinary scientific research to create solutions for individuals and society at large.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

Student at the Center

We promote the development of the whole person, along with superior scientific training, through our faculty's spirit of service, social commitment, and strong technical skills.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Patient before the Cure

We believe in the centrality of the patient to have freedom of choice and dignity in their care; thereby promoting the humanization of healthcare.

SOCIAL IMPACT

Elderly Care

A contribution is also being added in support of elderly care services and the Alzheimer’s center, to enhance dedicated programs and assistance.

Snapshot of UCBM Campus

UCBM continues to expand its impact, even during these challenging times, in all areas of its work, including:
University
Research
Hospital
Social
+4,000
Students and postgraduates currently enrolled
61%
of STEM students are women
1/17
ratio of permanent teachers to students
>900
Research publications
+400
Researchers
40
Patents
61
Clinical Departments
400
Total hospital beds
>1.4M
Outpatient visits

Why Support Friends of UCBM?

Direct and Tangible Results

Supporting one of UCBM’s projects enables the Donor to be actively engaged to provide ideas and input to help shape the project. Donors will have chances to work with the team and visit before, during, and after the project.

Transparent Engagement

UCBM will provide regular update reports on the status of the project where your funds are invested and Donors are welcome to visit Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, at any time, to see the impact of your support.

Tax Benefits

UCBM works with Donors to ensure the maximum benefits are achieved around tax deductibility of all support including the ability to accept donations of appreciated securities and real assets in both the U.S. and Europe.

Recognition

Donor’s generous contributions will be recognized by providing naming of rights, that coincide with the level of support, as a permanent reminder of our gratitude.

The person's centrality, which is at the foundation of your commitment to assistance, but also in teaching and research, helps you to strengthen a united and synergic outlook.

His Holiness, Pope Francis

Remarks about UCBM in a private audience, in October 2021

Campaign Leadership

Board

Thomas Cox

President

Bradley Robins

Secretary General

Alessandro Pernigo

Treasure

Joan Lacagnina

Assistant Treasure

International Committee

Alessandro Pernigo

President

Gregorio Baracchi

Entrepreneur

Giovanni Castellaneta

Former Ambassador

Federica Marchini

Board Member

Marco Sala

CEO DeAgostini Group

Thomas Cox

CEO OnPoint Group