Protecting health by understanding risks

Pathogenic microbes, genetics, the environment, or the microbiome: dive into the heart of our medical research to understand how we’re safeguarding the health of tomorrow.

From microbes to diseases

Cellules bronchiques humaines (en vert) infectées par SARS-CoV-2 (orange). Image obtenue par microscopie électronique à balayage puis colorisée.
Cellules bronchiques humaines (en vert) infectées par SARS-CoV-2 (orange). Image obtenue par microscopie électronique à balayage puis colorisée. Institut Pasteur. Image par Rémy Robinot, Mathieu Hubert, Vincent Michel, Olivier Schwartz et Lisa Chakrabarti. Colorisation Jean Marc Panaud

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites… Find out what microbes are, how they can turn pathogenic, and what action the Institut Pasteur is taking to protect your health.

From microbes to diseases

Non-communicable diseases: a multifactorial field of research

Cellules humaines infectées par MPXV © Institut Pasteur/Mathieu Hubert et Olivier Schwartz
Cellules humaines infectées par MPXV (en vert) parmi des cellules non infectées (noyaux en bleu). Image prise au microscope confocal © Institut Pasteur/Mathieu Hubert et Olivier Schwartz

They account for 43 million deaths every year, inflicting a heavier toll than wars and outbreaks. Non-communicable diseases are now the number one cause of death worldwide, an upward trend that shows no signs of slowing. 

Non-communicable diseases

Our approaches to research on key medical issues

Reportage dans l'unité Biologie et génétique de la paroi bactérienne.
Thomas LANG 2023 / Institut Pasteur
Reportage dans l'unité Biologie et génétique de la paroi bactérienne.

We take a holistic approach to our research, which includes efforts to shed light on infectious and chronic diseases, explore novel, as yet under-investigated avenues of research, and discover real-world solutions for patients. Since 1888, our scientists have been working tirelessly to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Our approaches to research on key medical issues