proft organization whose main aims are the fght against pro- found hearing loss and offer medical cooperation in Third World countries in the ORL feld. The Clars Foundation attends the needs in Emergent coun- tries, and at the same time provides scholarships to doc- tors with no fnancial resources, since 1997. Offers instructional courses in Emergent Eastern Europe countries, Asia, Africa. The Clars Foundation, for years has been conducting its mission in the felds of audiolo- gy, speech rehabilitation, otho- rhinolaryngology, phoniatrics, facial plastic surgery and oral surgery. These projects have been materialized in many parts of the world, including India, Rumania, Republic of Molda- via, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, Dem- ocratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and next year, Gambia with the donation of medical supplies, essential life-saving medicines, and needed medi- cal equipment which otherwise would not be available, and providing free medical care and surgeries to people in need, as well. Additionally, Clars Founda- tion donates and adapts hearing aids and some hearing implants to patients affected with hypo- acusia. Board of trustees Honorary Chairman: Andrs Clars Domnech MD PhD President: Pedro Clars MD PhD Vice-President: Mr. Antonio Sagnier Patrons: Mr. Jaime Aragall Mrs. Ainhoa Arteta Mr. Jaime Bonet Mr. Jos Bros Mrs. Montserrat Caball Mr. Ramn Gener Mrs. Brbara Frittoli Mr. Carlos Chausson Mr. Carlo Colombara Mr. Juan Diego Flrez Mr. Ral Gimnez Mr. Marcel Gorgori Mr. Juan-Carlos Llars Mrs. Lucrecia Prez Lucrecia Mrs. Montse Mart Caball Mr. Stefano Palatchi Mrs. Raquel Pierotti Mr. Juan Pons Mrs. Carmen Pujol Mrs. Isabel Rey Mrs. Ana Mara Snchez Mr. Joan Manuel Serrat Secretary and legal advisor: Mr. Fernando Foix Vice-Secretary: Mrs. Luisa Pujol Herrick Treasurer: Andrs Clars MD. Registration No.: 1.466 ID No.: G-62.421.482 Barraquer Foundation The Barraquer Foundation was founded in the year 2003 by Prof. Joaquin Barraquer and Drs. Rafael and Elena Barraquer. Its main objective is the diffusion of ophthalmology and become universal in its most humanita- rian aspect. Among its sphere of action stands out to facilitate fnancial and assistance aid to patients in need at Third World countries. The Joaquin Barraquer Re- search Chair in Ophthalmology offers support to ophthalmology investigations, award scholar- ships in the feld of ophthalmol- ogy and promote The Eye Bank for the Treatment of Blindness. The Barraquer Foundation has collaborated jointly with the Clars Foundation at several humanitarian expeditions in countries such as India, Gabn, Camern and Senegal. Other projects are being planned for this year and next year, in different countries of Africa. 3 4 Beginning of our trip: we head to our destination Yaound. After our stop over in Paris... we board on to Yaound. 5 In the airplane, eager to touch soil and begin the mission laughing and sleeping. 6 We start the frst day with the celebration of the Holy Mass. 7 We prepare the operating rooms while the patients wait to be attended. 8 During Dr. Clars medical visits, plenty of facial malformation cases are evaluated to be operated on. 9 10 The ophthalmologists, ready to operate. The frst surgeries are done at a frenetic rythm without complications. 11 The ENT operating room during full activity. Dr. Pedro Clars teaching the sur- gery technique to Dr. Alexandra Jernimo. An unusual tandem: Misol + Sor Cristina. 12 Dr. Elena Gaitn with M del Carmen Pujol together prepare the last cleft lip surgery of the day. Alexandra is thrilled in putting her skills to practice. 13 The sweet children give a touch to the mission with their smiles. 14 Satisfed after a long day, Nacho, Sor Crisitina and Elena. Replacing energy at the coffee shop. 15 Barraquer Foundation in full action. 16 Andr, our cook, prepares for us dinner. We are always eager to work more, always tireless. 17 Mouth cavity tumor cases. 18 Local doctors help us out with the goiter cases. Dr. Alexandra Jernimo during full activity under Dr. Pedro Clars and Dr. Elena Gaitn watchful eye. 19 The instruments are placed in an effcient order. Carmen does not leave any detail behind. Dr. Elena Barraquer keeps treating cataracts one after the other one. 20 Relaxing moments after an exhausting day. 21 We are going on an excursion! 22 Beautiful fgures at the Light Sanctuary, one hour away from Yaound. 23 Beautiful images on our last day. Father and daughter in the jungle. Cacao in its pure state. 24 Observing the beautiful views of the river. Cameroon routine. 25 Last meal before returning home. Elena enjoying the delicious chicken. 26 Improvised method to heat up water. 27 Facial deformity case. Some relax and others eat ... . and others take advantage of the WiFi area! 28 Good coordination at the ENT operating room. 29 Orbit surgery cases. 30 Wonderful Esther and Alejandra. Impressive case. 31 More parotid tumor cases. ENT operating room in full activity. 32 Dr. Cristina Antoln controlling and doing the follow up of all the cases we have operated on during our stay. 33 34 His Excellency Mr. Marcelino Cabanas Ansorema, Ambassador of Spain in Cameroon with Sister Cristina Antoln, Dr. Elena Barraquer, Mr. Cabanas and Dr. Pedro Clars. All the participants of Clars Foundation and Barraquer Foundation with Sister Cristina and other volunteers. 35 All the participants of Clars Foundation and Barraquer Foundation with Sister Cristina and other volunteers. S.A.A.S
Program and Proceedings - 8th International Neuroscience and Biological Psychiatry Regional ISBS Conference "STRESS AND BEHAVIOR: YOKOHAMA-2016", July 23-25, 2016, Yokohama, Japan