Emergence LMICs Grants funded by ANRS-MIE boost international collaboration with the Pasteur Network

By Nazaré Guimard, Head of Grants Office 

The Emergence LMICs call (PRFI in French), funded by ANRS-MIE, is a testament to the power of international scientific collaboration between France and strategic partners in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). For the 2024 edition (results released on August 19, 2025), 4 of the 12 projects funded at the national level involving Institut Pasteur have been selected for funding. This highlights not only the program’s impact on global infectious disease research but also its role as a strong tool for fostering equitable partnerships—particularly within the Pasteur Network. 

Congratulations to the PRFI Laureates! 

IP Project leader	Project acronym	Other Pasteur Network institutes involved	Project title
Chiara Zurzolo	NeuDevCOVID	Pasteur Institute of Greece	Maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection & neurodevelopmental disorders
Maël Bessaud-Brandibas	ADEVIRHOST	Pasteur Center of Cameroon	Enterovirus adaptation mechanisms
Marie Flamand	DENDIAPRO	Institut Pasteur of Cambodia	Dengue diagnostic and prognostic test for improved surveillance
Christian Mitri	CUDISEMED	Institutes in Tunis, Algeria, Morocco	Anticipating Culex-borne diseases emergence in the Mediterranean basin

Through this call, ANRS-MIE provides a pivotal platform for building scientific bridges between France and LMICs, spurring projects that unite fundamental, clinical, and public health expertise. For the Institut Pasteur and its network, PRFI is a springboard for high-impact collaborations and for strengthening global responses to epidemics. 

For the full list of laureates and more details, visit the official announcement page on the ANRS-MIE website: https://anrs.fr/en/all-news/laureates-of-the-emergence-lmics-2024-call-for-proposals/  

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