Immune Mechanisms in Dengue Infection and Severity A recently published study has advanced our understanding of why second dengue infections can be more dangerous than the first. When a person is infected with dengue more than once, the immune defenses built up from the first infection can sometimes backfire, actually helping the virus enter and … Read more
Building the Next Generation of Immunology Research in Cambodia On Saturday, 29 November, Immuno-Cambodia concluded in Siem Reap. The course dedicated its mornings to master classes on arbovirus immunology, and its afternoons to mentoring students as they prepared their first grant proposals. We were proud to welcome a diverse group of participants, students and faculty … Read more
Yesterday marked the start of Immuno-Cambodia in Siem Reap, taking place from 24–29 November 2025. Thirty-five students from more than nineteen nationalities are gathering to deepen their knowledge of immune responses to arboviruses. Dr. Tineke Cantaert from the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is co-hosting the course, while six IPC students are participating. Three IPC staff … Read more
IPC scientist Candice Bohaud showcases Dengue Research at ASTMH 2025 The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is pleased to announce that Candice Bohaud delivered an oral presentation at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting, held in Toronto, Canada, from 9 to 13 November. Her presentation, entitled “Characterization of DENV E-dimer Binding … Read more
Professor Pean Polidy: A Milestone in Cambodian Science and Education The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is proud to announce that Dr. Pean Polidy, Cambodian scientist of the Institute (Scientist of the Pasteur Network – Chargé de Recherche), has been promoted to the esteemed title of “Professeur agrégé” by Royal Decree នស/រកត ១០២៤ ១៣២៧, dated 26 October 2024. Dr. Polidy has … Read more
IPC Welcomes students from the Master’s in Medical Biology program at the University of Puthisastra On June 20, 2025, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) welcomed a delegation of students and representatives from the University of Puthisastra. The group was received by IPC’s Director, Prof. André Spiegel, for a brief introduction on the institute. As part … Read more
🎉 IPC Celebrates Immunology Day! 🧬 Today, the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) celebrates Immunology Day, recognizing the crucial role of immunological research in protecting global health.At IPC, our scientists work every day to better understand the immune system’s complex mechanisms, to advance vaccine development, and to support the fight against infectious diseases. Their efforts … Read more
Applications are open for the IUIS-Pasteur Network Immuno-Cambodia 2025 Applications are Open! Apply now for this exciting event taking place in Siem Reap, Cambodia from November 24-29, 2025. The IUIS-Pasteur Network Immuno-Cambodia 2025 will feature renowned scientists in immunology and training in soft skills development. Learn more Click here Apply by June 20th, … Read more
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is thrilled to invite you to the “IUIS-PN IMMUNO-CAMBODIA 2025”. Participants will have the opportunity to network with the experts from Asia and worldwide on immune responses to arbovirus infections and attend a grant writing workshop. Date: 24-29 November 2025Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia More details coming soon! We can’t wait to … Read more
Rapid decrease in IL-1Ra and IP-10 plasma levels following tuberculosis treatment Initiation: a biomarker for assessment of anti-tuberculosis treatment- ANRS 12394 Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health issue with 10.6 million incident cases and 1.6 million deaths in 2022. The lack of microbiologically confirmed TB is frequent, especially in resource-limited settings and people with … Read more