1. Fiche maladie | 2020.09.23

   Meningococcal meningitis

   Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord and the brain membranes – or meninges –, caused by several types of virus, bacteria and fungi. Meningococci (another name for Neisseria meningitidis bacteria) are the main cause of acute meningitis. Despite treatment, meningococcal infections have a high mortality rate (10%) and considerable epidemic potential.

2. Document de presse | 2020.09.21

   Cocaine addiction : impact of genetic mutations elucidated

   Cocaine addiction is a chronic disorder with a high rate of relapse for which no effective treatment is currently available. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, the CNRS, Inserm and the Paris Public Hospital Network (AP-HP) recently demonstrated that two gene mutations involved in the conformation of nicotinic receptors in the brain appear to play a role in various aspects of cocaine addiction...

3. News | 2020.09.23

   Meningococcus and COVID-19: fewer cases of meningitis but higher incidence of pneumonia observed during the lockdown in early 2020

   Although the lockdown introduced in spring 2020 undoubtedly slowed down the circulation of the coronavirus, it also had an impact on other communicable diseases. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur investigated the repercussions of the lockdown period on meningococcal diseases by comparing the number of cases between January 1 and May 15, 2019 with the number of cases over the same period in...

4. Article | 2020.10.02

   TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIP

    Isabelle Buckle,Executive VPDr. Buckle, PhD, joined the Institut Pasteur in 2014 as Executive Vice-President for Technology Transfer and Industrial Partnership. Isabelle Buckle arrived armed with almost 30 years of scientific, commercial and business skills in Biotechnology forged from previous experiences at Bruker Daltonics as Global Vice President Clinical Mass Spectrometry (CEO and...

5. Article | 2020.10.02

   PATENTS AND INVENTIONS

    Nicolas Torno,Associate VP and Head of OfficeThe Patents and Inventions Office is tasked with protecting intellectual property rights at the Institut Pasteur, which holds a portfolio of approximately 2,150 patents and 211 patent families.The Patents and Inventions Office is not only responsible for going through all the legal steps in protection but also works closely with other offices and...

6. Article | 2020.10.02

   DETECTION, FINANCING OF INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP OFFICE

     Detection, Financing Of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Office Dr. Daniel Larzul, Head of Office The Detection, Financing of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Office is involved in early identification of innovative research...

7. Article | 2020.10.05

   INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENTS - POST CONTRACT & STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

    Industrial Agreements OfficeCamille Tribout, Head of OfficeThe Industrial Agreements Office (SAI) is responsible for all aspects of post-contract management and is the point of contact once a contract has been signed. Alliance management is also in place with strategic partners. In addition, the Industrial Agreements Office is responsible for: financial flows resulting from technology...

8. Article | 2020.10.05

   TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

    Technology Transfer And Business Development OfficeLinda Nait-Kaoudjt, Head of OfficeThe aim of the Technology Transfer Office is to develop partnerships with industrial partners and to increase contract volumes. In order to provide the necessary support and expertise to industrial partners, the mission of the Technology Transfer Office is to identify their medium/long-term strategic...

9. Article | 2020.10.05

   DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATION

    Development Of InnovationMichel Perez,Head of OfficeThe Development of Innovation Office works with researchers to develop their inventions throughout the acceleration and maturation phases by bringing industrial development skills and helping in attracting specific external funding.This office is composed of scientists with strong background in industrial research and development.The...

10. News | 2020.10.05

    New Free On-Line Course Created By Institut Pasteur: Clinical Trials In Infectious And TropicalL Diseases

    While clinical research has developed for many years in high income countries, it is becoming increasingly important in countries with limited resources. Indeed, beyond common pathologies, specific pathologies such as infectious and tropical diseases make it necessary to conduct trials adapted to the context of countries with limited resources. In addition, re-evaluations of therapeutic or...

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