The Semmelweis University of Medicine Foundation was established by Dr. János Szentágothai and Dr. Ottó Ribári on January 14, 1992. According to its founding charter, the Foundation was established to support Semmelweis University of Medicine’s educational, health care, and research activities. The Foundation undertakes public benefit activities and performs public functions in the areas of health maintenance, disease prevention, healing and health rehabilitation, scientific activities, research, teaching and education, skill development, and the dissemination of knowledge.