Our Story

WHERE IT BEGAN

Born from love and science.

Founded in Italy in 2015 by Federica Valsecchi and her father Ettore, Fondazione Nadia Valsecchi was created in loving memory of Nadia, Federica’s mother, who passed away from pancreatic cancer far too soon.

As a scientist who understood the complex biology of this difficult disease, Federica knew that research was the only path forward. From the very beginning, the Foundation was born from both love and science, a way to transform personal loss into lasting progress.

WHERE IT’S GOING

From a family initiative
to an international effort.

What started as a family initiative in Italy has grown into an international effort that connects the world’s experts in pancreatic cancer research. Today, the Nadia Valsecchi Foundation, based in New York, serves as a bridge between Italy and the US, accelerating discoveries that bring hope and time to patients and families.