PressHepatitis C: a novel point-of-care assay
One of the major challenges identified by the WHO in efforts to eradicate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the diagnosis of chronic cases that are generally asymptomatic. Major progress is required for new diagnostic techniques that can be "decentralized", in other words accessed by populations and countries with limited resources. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm, in collaboration ...
ConferenceEmerging Infections and Pandemic Risk conference on June 21 and 22
100 years after the deadliest influenza pandemic in human history – the 1918 Spanish flu – emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases continue to pose a threat to public health around the world. Recent illustrations include the SARS, H1N1, MERS-CoV, Ebola and Zika epidemics, all associated with direct health and wider economic burdens and social instability. Rapid urbanisation, increased ...
InternationalAvian flu: Cambodian markets under heavy surveillance
Celebrated every year in mid-April, Bon Chaul Chhnam, the Khmer New Year, is one of the most important festivals in Cambodia. For the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge Virology Unit, it is also a time of intense mobilization. Supported by the Cambodian National Animal Health and Production Research Insititute, the researchers pay frequent visits to the live poultry markets to monitor the circulation of ...
WORKING LIFEStrikes and public transport
Given the expected disruption to public transport (mainly SNCF trains) over the next few weeks, we would like to remind you of the provisions in place for staff members experiencing difficulties in getting to the Institut Pasteur: broad tolerance regarding the times staff arrive and leave. unexpected absences should be covered by a leave request – either paid leave, additional leave (ARTT), days ...
responsible campusGreen electricity: are you plugged in? Take up the challenge with the Institut Pasteur!
Over the past few years, the development of renewable energy sources has become a hot topic, and green energy offerings are on the rise. As part of broader efforts to raise awareness of these new options among the general public, the company Origo, a young start-up which provides Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin, is joining forces with the Responsible Campuses network to organize the eco-friendly ...
FundingNews - April 13, 2018
Reminder: David Itier and the Department of Development (DDGO) Mapping Department (sccs@pasteur.fr) are on hand to help you identify the funding opportunities that match your research interests; The Grants Office (GO) has the expertise to complement your scientific knowledge and can help with the structuring and drafting of your applications. It is important that you contact the office as soon ...