IPBS takes part in the newly created UNITEID Graduate School, training future experts in emerging infectious diseases
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a striking example of the challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases. The growing impact of human-environment interactions has fueled the emergence of new pathogens, such as arboviruses (Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya), Monkeypox, and avian influenza. Strengthening our ability to prevent, detect, and respond to these threats has become a pressing priority.
This is the mission of the newly established UNITEID Graduate School, based in Toulouse and selected as a laureate of the French government’s “Skills and Professions of the Future” initiative under the France 2030 plan. Coordinated by the University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier, this ambitious project brings together ten institutional partners, an international network of research institutes and universities, as well as companies and start-ups.
The IPBS (CNRS/University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier) takes part in this initiative as a founding laboratory and serves as a host for Master’s and PhD students trained within the UNITEID program. Several IPBS faculty members are directly involved in designing and delivering the educational curriculum, including supervised research projects, summer schools, and international exchange programs.
By providing a cutting-edge research environment, the IPBS will prepare students to become leading figures in combating emerging infectious diseases.
The first cohort of students will begin their training in September 2025, marking a significant step forward in equipping future experts to address these critical global challenges.
Read the press release (in French)