to reach the World Health Organization's goal of eliminating HCV globally by 2030. Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Research Unit This unit deals with the large scale clinical and genomic data. It manages and analyzes the data from clinical trials and research labs and also develops new algorithms. It operates the macro routines in SAS and R language and develops software for clinical trial design. It also deals with advanced statistical and computational methods in genetics and performs survival and longitudinal data analysis. Genomic and Genetic Disorders Biobank This biobank at Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza was established in 2006. In 2009, it became a member of Telethon Network of Genetic Biobanks, and RD-Connect International Community for rare diseases. It has a well-annotated internal database of clinical and longitudinal data and biological samples for multiple genomic disorders, genetic and Mendelian diseases. Transfusion Medicine Unit In 2019, this unit received 10 years of European accreditation from EFI (European Federation for Immunogenetics) for carrying out research in the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplants. HLA Immunogenetics Laboratory of the Transfusion Medicine Unit finished 6,000 immunogenetic analysis in 2018 only. The unit performs genomic typing of tissue compatibility that is translated into the search for the best possible donor from sample both genetically and clinically. It maintains an international registration for donors and has 4000 potential samples so far. John Paul II outpatient clinic "John Paul II" outpatient clinic is medical complex spread over 25000 square meters and manages over 1.3 million outpatient services per year. Built in 2002, this complex was a further step towards "Cittadella Ospedaliera", as desired by Saint Pio, the founder of Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. This complex is entirely managed through open source technologies. With 60 speciality clinics the complex is managed through a single booking centre, and houses the most modern equipments in the world. The School in the Hospital Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza runs a school for the children suffering from cancer and other genetic diseases. The school is a section of the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology Unit. It has a school library, IT support and provides all kind of materials and facilities for creative and fun initiatives. This is a unique initiative of Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. S. Maria delle Grazie reception centre (hotel complex) This is located just a few meters away from Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. It has 217 beds divided into single and double rooms