Genesis
The Foundation is named after Luigi Rovati, a physician, researcher and pharmaceutical entrepreneur honoured by the Italian Republic with the titles of Knight of Labour and Knight of the Grand Cross of Merit. In 1961 he founded Rotta Research Laboratorium in Monza, leading this pioneering biotech firm, an international standout in the research and development of new pharmaceuticals, to become one of Italy’s foremost multinational manufacturers in the sector.
His keen awareness of history, archaeology and research continue to inspire the Foundation, which has developed his ideas as part of the continuum of art and science that underlies the production of culture in any society of knowledge.
«The ties between history and art are fascinating. Understanding how a given people is linked to its artistic expressions, how changing styles of art mirror changes in society, is an exhilarating exercise. Recognising these ties helped me understand peoples far removed from myself in terms of time and space, establishing the foundations of my vision of how to do business.»
During his career Professor Rovati has discovered and patented pharmaceuticals in various therapeutic areas and is the author of over 100 publications.
Luigi Rovati was a member of the Executive Board and Board of Directors of Confindustria Monza e Brianza, of the Executive Board of Farmindustria and of its Board of Governors for the Code of Conduct, as well as and a member of the Board of the Fondazione della Comunità di Monza e Brianza.
In 2005 he was named Cavaliere di Gran Croce dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana by the President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi. In 2011 he was named Cavaliere del Lavoro by the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano.
To his passion for pharmacology, Professor Rovati has always united that for history and art, which he has enriched over the years with the joy of collecting. “I have always collected with the same method with which I shaped my life as a researcher. I collect the elements for knowledge.” In the same spirit, he transmitted his passions to his sons, who continue their entrepreneurial commitment, in scientific research and collecting.
I have always collected with the same method with which I shaped my life as a researcher. I collect the elements for knowledge
I have always collected with the same method with which I shaped my life as a researcher. I collect the elements for knowledge
During his career Professor Rovati has discovered and patented pharmaceuticals in various therapeutic areas and is the author of over 100 publications.
Luigi Rovati was a member of the Executive Board and Board of Directors of Confindustria Monza e Brianza, of the Executive Board of Farmindustria and of its Board of Governors for the Code of Conduct, as well as and a member of the Board of the Fondazione della Comunità di Monza e Brianza.
In 2005 he was named Cavaliere di Gran Croce dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana by the President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi. In 2011 he was named Cavaliere del Lavoro by the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano.
To his passion for pharmacology, Professor Rovati has always united that for history and art, which he has enriched over the years with the joy of collecting. “I have always collected with the same method with which I shaped my life as a researcher. I collect the elements for knowledge.” In the same spirit, he transmitted his passions to his sons, who continue their entrepreneurial commitment, in scientific research and collecting.
