Pasteur Network

🌟 Day 3 of #PNAM2025 — Science, Mentorship & Global Collaboration in Focus Day 3 of the Pasteur Network Annual Meeting 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City highlighted the strength of our global community through science-driven dialogue, mentorship, and strategic collaboration. 🔬 The day featured four “40 Under 40” Plenary Sessions, showcasing the creativity and impact of emerging researchers from across the Network:  1️⃣ Respiratory Viruses: Detection, Surveillance & Immunity — exploring immune responses, genomic surveillance, and strategies to strengthen epidemic preparedness.  2️⃣ Enteroviruses & Emerging Viruses — investigating zoonotic spillover, virus discovery, and interspecies transmission risks in diverse ecosystems.  3️⃣ Bacteria & Microbiota — examining microbial ecology, antimicrobial resistance, and host–microbiome interactions with implications for One Health.  4️⃣ Parasites — presenting molecular and genomic insights into neglected tropical diseases, drug discovery, and parasite–host dynamics. 💬 The Roundtable “When I Was in Your Shoes” fostered intergenerational dialogue on scientific careers, leadership, and resilience — promoting mentorship and shared experience across the Network. 💉 The Vaccine Manufacturing in the Network session brought together experts from multiple regions to discuss innovation, capacity-building, and equitable access to vaccines — reinforcing the Network’s commitment to global vaccine equity.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 - 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 On October 14, at the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 (𝗖𝗔𝗗) was officially launched, a global coalition of over 50 organizations working together to transform how we respond to dengue fever. Convened by the CAD's secretariat, the 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, brought together representatives from 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼, 𝗪𝗛𝗢, 𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗢, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗗𝗖, 𝗙𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘇, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲, and many more. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We discussed 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺: Smarter surveillance and predictive modelling, better data to inform investment and policy, stronger community engagement, clearer legislation and political will, integrated urban health planning, climate-aware response strategies, and deep cross-sector partnerships, including WHO and other multilateral stakeholders. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Dengue is a growing global threat, and fragmented responses won’t cut it. 𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁, one that aligns dengue strategies with climate and urban health agendas, and drives sustainable, locally tailored solutions. We’re grateful to the incredible speakers who helped shape this launch, including: H.E. Francisco Quiroga Fernandez, Maria Van Kerkhove, Ana Rivière Cinnamond, Prof. Teo Yik-Ying, Maria de Lourdes Oliveira, Jean-Marie Okwo-Bele, Rebecca Grais, and Marianne Comparet. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Whether you're in public health, climate, urban planning, or advocacy, The CAD is your invitation to collaborate, innovate, and scale impact. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. https://lnkd.in/eGvdHNhU #CAD #Dengue #GlobalHealth #ClimateHealth #UrbanHealth #WHS2025 #Collective #PublicHealth #PasteurNetwork #NeglectedTropicalDiseases

🌍 The Pasteur Network Annual Meeting 2025 continued to highlight the strength of our global community, with a focus on scientific excellence, community engagement, and collaborative leadership. 🔬 The morning featured the first two “40 Under 40” Plenary Sessions, led by exceptional young scientists from across the Network:  1️⃣ Arboviruses: Surveillance, Immunity & Pathogenesis — exploring advances in transmission dynamics, immune responses, and pathogen evolution.  2️⃣ Community Involvement in Research and Surveillance — showcasing participatory approaches that strengthen trust, inclusion, and local engagement in health research. 🌿 The #Climate & Health Session highlighted how climate resilience and health innovation intersect across regions, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and regional perspectives in addressing global challenges. 👩🔬 The afternoon Women in Science panel featured inspiring discussions on mentorship, gender equity, and inclusive leadership in global health research. 💬 The “Under 40: Early Career Reality Check” Roundtable fostered open dialogue on the experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing the next generation of scientists across the Network. –  #PNAM2025

At the #PNAM2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, the energy, insights, and global collaboration are truly inspiring 🌍✨ From climate & health to vaccine equity and the brilliance of our 40 Under 40, this meeting sparks bold ideas for a stronger, more connected global health future. 💬 What was your favorite takeaway, quote, or moment ? ⬇️

🎊 Opening Ceremony of the Pasteur Network Annual Meeting 2025 — Let the discussions begin!  #PNAM2025 Today marks the official Opening Ceremony of the Pasteur Network Annual Meeting 2025 — a global gathering uniting scientists, public health experts, policymakers, and partners to advance science and strengthen collaboration for global health. The ceremony featured opening remarks from: 🇻🇳 Lan Hong Dao, Minister of Health, Vietnam 🏛️ Trung Nguyen, Director, Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City 🌐 Mario Moreira, President, Pasteur Network 🧬 Rebecca Grais, Executive Director, Pasteur Network 🔬 Yasmine Belkaid, Vice-President, Pasteur Network ✨ The keynote was delivered by Shomy Hasan Chowdhury, award-winning WASH activist and Co-Founder of Awareness 360, who shared her inspiring vision for community-driven public health action. A major highlight of #PNAM2025 is the “40 Under 40” initiative, celebrating 40 emerging researchers from across the Pasteur Network. These exceptional young scientists will lead six plenary sessions, showcasing their groundbreaking work in infectious disease research, public health innovation, and cross-regional collaboration. Let’s open #PNAM2025 with purpose and energy — reaffirming our shared mission to strengthen epidemic preparedness, empower young researchers, and build an equitable, innovative, and climate-resilient global health future together. 🔗 Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/e7abcsXc  

🔴 LIVE NOW! Watch the opening ceremony of the Pasteur Network Annual Meeting 2025 live from Ho Chi Minh City, #Vietnam. Are you at the event? Share your highlights with the hashtag #PNAM2025. https://lnkd.in/ebzM_wt9

PNAM 2025 – The Institut Pasteur de Dakar will participate in the Pasteur Network Annual Meeting The Pasteur Network Annual Meeting (PNAM 2025), co-organized with the Pasteur Institute of in Ho Chi Minh City, will take place from October 21 to 24, 2025, in this vibrant Vietnamese city. This flagship event will bring together leaders, researchers, and public health experts from across the Pasteur Network and partner institutions worldwide. It will serve as a platform for dialogue on the major challenges of global health, scientific cooperation, and epidemic preparedness. As an active member of this network, which includes more than 30 organizations and partners, the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) stands alongside its peers to advance scientific research, public health, and biomedical innovation across Africa and internationally. The programme features a series of presentations, workshops, and thematic discussions focused on key topics such as epidemic preparedness, climate-sensitive diseases, and equitable health research. The opening ceremony will be streamed live on the Pasteur Network YouTube channel here:  https://lnkd.in/e7abcsXc Learn more about the full programme and speakers here:  https://lnkd.in/eDtaXU63 Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall Sophie Diallo Marieme Ndoye Abdourahmane SOW Ndeye Mareme BA Antoine Marie DIATTA Hichem Ben Hassine

💡 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 Through our Strategic Pillar 2, we advance cutting‑edge research and technology that underpin disease prevention and response at global scale. Learn more about our R&D&I impact. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eY5tt6Jm