Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa

Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa (AFIP) is a prominent Brazilian non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthcare services, diagnostic medicine, and supporting academic research. Founded in 1977 by faculty members of the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), AFIP operates an extensive network of clinical analysis laboratories and specialized medical centers. The organization is internationally recognized for its expertise in sleep medicine through its flagship division, the Instituto do Sono. AFIP reinvests its service revenues into scientific research and social programs, playing a vital role in the Brazilian public and private health sectors. Its operations encompass millions of laboratory tests annually, clinical trials support, and the development of specialized diagnostic protocols.