Institute of Research in Infectiology

The Institute of Research in Infectiology, part of the School of Life Sciences at EPFL, focuses on investigating human health and infectious diseases through cutting-edge technologies. Research groups within the institute study a wide range of topics including innate immunity, virology, bacterial pathoecology, genomics of infection and immunity, and cellular mechanics. Established in 2005, the institute has a history of recruiting top researchers in the field, with a diverse portfolio of research topics. By harnessing technologies such as nanotechnologies, microengineering, bioinformatics, and machine learning, the institute aims to address crucial world health issues. The institute also collaborates with partner institutions to further its research goals.