About the Pasteur Network
The Pasteur Network is an alliance of 32 institutes which plays a crucial role in tackling global health challenges. Its distinctive strength lies in the diversity and extensive geographic reach, spanning 25 countries across 5 continents, fostering a dynamic community of knowledge and expertise. The Pasteur Network plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific understanding and applying this knowledge to real-world health issues, with more than 5,000 scientific papers published annually.
The Pasteur Network is recognized as a WHO non-state actor, and members of the network are frequently embedded into local Ministries of Health. The PN sustains a global infrastructure encompassing 50+ national and regional reference laboratories, which includes multiple Biosafety Level 3 Laboratories, and 17 WHO Collaborating Centers.
Governance
Our Board of Directors defines the binding strategy and direction of the Pasteur Network
The network team is in charge of administrative and operational activities such as project follow-ups, new partnerships and funding management
Our Strategic Advisory Board provides us with invaluable feedback, guidance, and support for our work
The PN Scientific Working Groups offer thematic scientific guidance in the areas of our work
Pasteur Network members are structures with or without legal entity status
A note on the Association and Sheltered Foundation:
The Association, formerly known as the Pasteur International Network, was established in 2011 under French law (1901) and continues to serve as the Network’s legal representative. It provides a framework that supports members in developing, implementing, and coordinating collaborative research projects. The Association also fosters the organization of interactions at both regional and inter-regional levels.
The Pasteur Network Sheltered Foundation was created to manage and advance projects supported by the Institut Pasteur in Paris. Starting with an initial seed fund from the Institut Pasteur, it seeks to increase and consolidate financial resources. The Foundation actively supports the Pasteur Network’s growth through programs that strengthen capacity and enhance infrastructure.
Some of our partners
