Institut Pasteur

French biologist and chemist Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) made a groundbreaking impact on medicine and changed lives globally when he successfully created the first rabies vaccine in 1885. Following this landmark achievement, he established the Institut Pasteur in 1887 to combat infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, tetanus, plague, and influenza, among others. Over the past 130 years, this renowned international institution has been at the forefront of transformative discoveries, significantly advancing medical science; notably, it was crucial in identifying HIV in 1983. With its headquarters in Paris, a network of 33 Institutes worldwide, and a legacy of 10 Nobel Prizes, the Institute has left an indelible mark on the world. This comprehensive, illustrated book delves into the Institute’s rich history of pioneering research and its strategic agenda for the future.