The beginning of a new year is an occasion favourable to reflection on the perspectives that stand out for the future. It is also like this in the life of institutions.

Today we are confronted with a very adverse context in which uncertainty is prevalent. The known difficulties deepen an atmosphere of despondency that does not favour change. It is therefore fundamental to re-centre energies and strengthen trust.

Under the current circumstances it is indispensable to reinforce the mechanisms of cohesion among the institutions. In this cohesion resides the critical factor capable of consolidating the bases of a new medical and scientific culture, which promotes differentiation, human development and science.

It is important for us to be capable of fixing considered targets, which aim at