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Report | 2024.05.03
The lowdown on meningitis, a public health challenge
On April 26, 2024, the World Health Organization held a high-level meeting at the Institut Pasteur to highlight the importance of tackling meningitis, a disease that comes in multiple, often severe forms, some of which can kill in the space of hours. It is crucial that we improve our knowledge of meningitis. What are the symptoms, and how can it be prevented? Vaccination is the solution, both to...
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Vidéo | 2025.03.10
What is whooping cough?
Whooping cough is a respiratory infection that can be very serious for infants and frail people.It causes a persistent cough, difficulty in breathing and can last for several weeks.The good news is that prevention is possible!Vaccination remains the most effective means of protecting babies and adults.Antibiotics can limit contagion if administered promptly.Wearing a mask helps reduce...
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Article | 2019.04.24
Dr Amy Kristine Bei to head a new 4-year research group on malaria in Dakar
A new 4-year research group (G4) is being set-up at the Institut Pasteur de Dakar and started in early February following the agreement signed between the Institut Pasteur and AUF (Agence universitaire de la francophonie) on 31 January 2019, in collaboration with the Yale School of Public Health. Entitled « Malaria Experimental Genetic Approaches and Vaccines », it will be led by...
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Article | 2019.08.06
Vaccinology and Immunotherapy Initiative: Clinical Research
Clinical Research in Vaccinology and Immunotherapy at Institut Pasteur includes clinical studies with the advanced vaccine candidates developed by Institut Pasteur (described as part of the Innovation – Vaccine candidates, immune-monitoring of Institut Pasteur sponsored clinical trials as well as in collaboration with partners, and cohort and surveillance studies to uncover the disease-specific...
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Document de presse | 2016.11.08
The ADITEC Project on Advanced Immunization Technologies: an European Success Story
30 million Euros of funding, 42 public and private institutions have joined forces for next generation vaccines.The ADITEC project was presented today at the European Parliament as a Success Story.Development of novel immunisation technologies, adjuvants, vectors and delivery systems, formulations and vaccination methods optimised for different age groups, 207 scientific publications, and...
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Page avancée | 2016.03.29
Medical Center
The Institut Pasteur Medical Center is a health center open to the public. Family and specialist physicians offer a range of services geared towards those traveling abroad (vaccinations and travel medicine) and patients suffering from infectious and tropical diseases, and allergies (diagnosis and treatment).
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News | 2016.06.22
Antibodies that are effective against both dengue and Zika viruses
Scientists have identified antibodies that can efficiently neutralize both the dengue virus and the Zika virus. The description of the binding site for these antibodies on the viral envelope, identical for both viruses, could lead to the development of a universal vaccine that offers simultaneous protection against dengue and Zika virus disease.
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News | 2015.02.02
Moderna and Institut Pasteur Sign Strategic Research Collaboration
Moderna Therapeutics, a pioneer in the development of messenger RNA (mRNA) Therapeutics™ and the Institut Pasteur, today announced a long-term strategic research collaboration for the discovery and development of drugs and vaccines using Moderna’s mRNA Therapeutics™ platform. Valera, a Moderna venture company, will manage the research collaboration for Moderna.
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News | 2014.06.09
Immunological memory discovered in fetuses
Scientists have recently demonstrated the existence of immunological memory cells in fetuses. These cells are developed in utero and are capable of producing an inflammatory-type immune response. The results of this study suggest that it may be possible to develop vaccine-induced immunological memory, during pregnancy and specific to the fetus, which would increase immunity in infants during the...
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News | 2014.06.16
Call for applications: Scientists specialized in Microbiology
Institut Pasteur is seeking to reinforce its position by recruiting outstanding scientists (including clinicians) specialized in microbiology (virologists, bacteriologists). Major areas that we want to strengthen are vector-borne diseases (viral and bacterial), vaccine-preventable diseases (whooping cough, diphtheria, papillomaviruses), anaerobes, antimicrobial drug resistance.