This first issue of 2026 will allow you to discover our Drug Discovery Center, which will bring together all its components in March 2026 in a completely renovated building and redesigned for its activity, particularly the synthetic chemistry department. This research unit, specific to the Pasteur Institute of Lille, allows, based on the work of all our other research teams, to to create and model molecules and chemical components for therapeutic purposes. Consolidating its operations will thus guarantee greater efficiency for develop drug candidates the most promising ones capable of reaching patients and offering them hope for a cure.
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Special Report: Inventing and Developing the Medicines of Tomorrow
Viruses, microbiota, environmental factors: their roles in Alzheimer's disease
In the world more than 55 million of people are affected by dementia. Alzheimer's disease, at the beginning of 60 to 70% of cases, is the most common cause of dementia. It is a multifactorial disease. While some factors such as age or genetic predisposition are unmodifiable, there are also environmental risk factors that can be modified if addressed, such ashigh blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, sedentary lifestyle.
Environmental Health Report (June 2025)
Recent studies are conclusive: air pollution is responsible for thousands of premature deaths each year and contributes to the rise in chronic diseases. At the Pasteur Institute in Lille, our researchers are working to better understand these mechanisms through epidemiological studies and fundamental research. The objective is clear: to identify the most vulnerable and exposed populations, improve prevention, and develop appropriate therapeutic solutions.
Special Report: Obesity and diabetes in children: taking action today for their health tomorrow (February 2025)
Faced with the magnitude of public health challenges, the Pasteur Institute of Lille is working tirelessly every day with a clear ambition: to enable everyone to live better, longer lives. This issue of the magazine focuses on a silent but devastating scourge: obesity and diabetes among young people.
Alzheimer's Disease Dossier (October 2024)
Worldwide, more than 55 million people suffer from dementia, nearly 70% of whom have a form called Alzheimer's disease. This "memory disease" currently affects 1,2 million people in France, and this number is expected to triple by 2050 due to the aging population. It is thus often considered the disease of the century. Of all the age-related illnesses that the teams at the Pasteur Institute of Lille combat daily, Alzheimer's disease is undoubtedly one of those with the greatest impact on families.
Heart & Liver Dossier (June 2024)
Heart & Liver: A Dangerous Liaison. The heart and liver work in tandem to ensure functions essential to our life and health. Although located in different parts of our body, these two organs are closely linked by various physiological mechanisms such as blood circulation and metabolic balance. When the liver malfunctions, it can affect cholesterol and blood sugar levels, thus increasing the risk of heart diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension.
Special feature: 130 years! (February 2024)
New pandemics tomorrow? This issue is special as it marks the beginning of our 130th anniversary celebrations. As you will see throughout these pages, your Institut Pasteur Lille news magazine is evolving to bring you even more content. We wanted to dedicate this issue to research on infectious diseases, a core value of the Pasteur Institute since the very beginning of our Foundation.
