The Chiari & Scoliosis & Syringomyelia Foundation and the Institut Chiari & Syringomyelia & Scoliosis de Barcelona are saddened to announce that Xavier Antón Fernández passed away last January 12, after a long struggle with his illness. Xavier Antón was the Manager of the Institute and Patron of the Foundation, a great example of professional and personal commitment. His integrity and coherence with the values he lived by with great simplicity will guide and inspire us to keep up working.

The whole team sends its deepest condolences to his family.