Hantavirus: a rare but closely monitored virus
Hantaviruses are viruses transmitted primarily by certain wild rodents. Humans can become infected by inhaling particles from the urine, saliva, or excrement of infected rodents, particularly in poorly ventilated, enclosed spaces (cellars, attics, sheds, farm buildings, etc.). "Hantavirus is not an emerging virus," reminds Professor Anne Goffard, a physician and virologist at […]
Published 07 / 05 / 2026Hospital-acquired infections: the urgent need to act for quality of care
The report by the Court of Auditors, published on Monday, April 27, 2026, forcefully reiterates a still too often underestimated reality: the quality of care is not measured solely by the excellence of the procedures performed, but also by the ability to prevent associated risks. Nosocomial infections, which affect approximately 6% of hospitalized patients and cause […]
Published 05 / 05 / 2026Madeleine: an innovative scientific and citizen-led project to better understand the vaginal microbiota across generations
Madeleine is an innovative scientific and citizen science project dedicated to understanding the vaginal microbiota across generations. Conducted in collaboration with the PiLeJe Foundation, the Pasteur Institute, and the Pasteur Institute of Lille, it aims to advance research and prevention in women's intimate health. This project has a dual objective with […]
Published 05 / 05 / 2026A new therapeutic strategy to reduce the long-term effects associated with viral pneumonia
Viral respiratory infections can be very serious in older people. The team of François Trottein (CNRS, INSERM, University of Lille, Lille University Hospital, Lille Center for Infection and Immunity, Pasteur Institute of Lille) is studying cellular senescence, a natural phenomenon linked to aging. In a preclinical model of influenza, the researchers have shown that […]
Published 04 / 05 / 2026Pancreatic cancer
Charity concert on June 14th: a symphony for research!
On June 14th in Lille, attend an exceptional performance of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade," in support of the Pasteur Institute of Lille. On stage, nearly 90 musicians from the Echo Symphonic Orchestra will perform this iconic work from the Russian composer's repertoire. A musical fresco as captivating as it is technically demanding, it is inspired by the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, […]
Published 04 / 05 / 2026Nearly 300 prominent figures advocate for vaccination: a life saved every eight seconds
During Vaccination Week, and at the initiative of the Pasteur Institute, nearly 300 prominent figures are joining forces to emphasize the importance of vaccination and call for a collective response to misinformation and attacks on science and rationality. These women and men come from the research sector […]
Published 28 / 04 / 2026Planning your trip: METIS, a platform developed by the Pasteur Institute of Lille
The METIS platform originated from work carried out at the International Vaccination Center of the Pasteur Institute in Lille, under the leadership of Professor Daniel Camus, then head of the center. Designed as a reference tool for travel health, it is now managed and medically supervised by Dr. Perrine Decaudin, the physician in charge of […]
Published 27 / 04 / 2026In the field of research with... Venkat Mudiyam
With an international background spanning India, Germany, and France, Venkat Mudiyam, a doctoral student at the Pasteur Institute in Lille, specializes in the study of apicomplexan parasites, responsible for major diseases such as malaria and toxoplasmosis. His research focuses on the fundamental mechanisms of their biology, from their multiplication to their ability to persist in […]
Published 27 / 04 / 2026Lyme disease: understanding, prevention, diagnosis
Lyme disease, also called Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. It is attracting increasing attention, particularly in wooded areas of Europe, peri-urban areas, and city parks, due to the rising number of cases. While it is generally mild when taken early […]
Published 24 / 04 / 2026
