Telethon Italy

The foundation

In order to guarantee as much research funding as possible into muscular dystrophy and other genetic diseases, the Telethon team works throughout the year and has adopted a management system for the donated funds that is strict and efficient. For every euro raised by Telethon, about eighty euro cents reach the cutting edge laboratories and excellent research centers.

Scientific area

The selection of the best research projects, the funding of dedicated researchers and the foundation and maintenance of its research institutes make Telethon a point of Italian excellence in the world.

Title of the programme: no title

Type of the programme: thematic call for proposals. The Telethon Foundation funds scientific research on genetic disorders

Recurrence of the programme: yearly