Champimóvel launched in Lisbon

Foundation’s revolutionary educational initiative begins.

On April 10th 2008 the future of science arrived in Portugal! For the first time ever children throughout Iberia will be taken on the journey of a lifetime – an interactive tour through the human body. This is a journey like no other! The Champalimaud Foundation’s “Champimóvel” is a 3-dimensional, interactive and moveable movie experience that will bring the world’s most cutting-edge medical science into the hearts and minds of Iberian children aged from 9 to 14. The host for this unforgettable ride, “Champi”, guides the viewer through the body in order to witness many of the most relevant and contemporary issues in medical science such as stem cells, nanotechnology, DNA and gene therapy.

Champimóvel is one of the most unique concepts in science education and will awaken scientific curiosity in thousands of young people. As a 3-dimensional and interactive experience the students become fully immersed in the workings of the human body on a microscopic level. Their discovery of the underlying scientific issues will be both natural and hugely enjoyable. Moreover, as a transportable roadshow, Champimóvel will bring science to children regardless of their school or area. Science is for everyone and the Champalimaud Foundation will celebrate this by taking this remarkable adventure throughout Portugal and Spain.

Portuguese children had their first glimpse of Champi on April 10th when Champimóvel was inaugurated in Lisbon. During this initial session, attended by several members of the Foundation’s General Council, thirty-five children from the Lisbon area experienced the exhilaration of travelling through the human body with Champi. Also during this session an accord was signed between the Champalimaud Foundation and the Ministry of Education to allow Champimóvel access to schools all over Portugal.

Following the launch in Lisbon, Champimóvel departed for the district of Vila Real where it will begin its tour of schools throughout the country.

With the creation of Champimóvel the Champalimaud Foundation is developing an educational programme that will aid the next generation of scientists and clinicians. There is no doubt that the wonders of science can capture the imagination at a very young age and the Foundation aims to sustain this curiosity and make science careers fashionable and attractive to young people. The Champalimaud Foundation intends to provide a wide range of educational facilities and resources in order to start tomorrow’s scientists on a life-long voyage of discovery.  This voyage will begin in April when the first intrepid explorers join Champi on his incredible journey!

Please read here for further information on Champimóvel and the Champalimaud Foundation’s committment to science education.

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