The goal of the IRB-RU partnership is to support the execution of innovative research on existing and emerging infectious diseases of global importance that is not funded by traditional funding sources. The overarching strategy of the partnership spans basic, translational, and early clinical research, to promote the discovery and advancement of promising products to combat these diseases. This collaboration utilises state-of-the-art approaches and technologies available at both institutions and facilitates cross-institutional training of young scientists and clinicians.

As part of the partnership, the IRB organises an infectious disease seminar series, involving experts from around the globe.

2023-24 season:

• Stylianos Bournazos, Rockefeller University (October 16, 2023)
• Silke Sterz, University of Zurich (November 16, 2023)
• Daniel Ruzek, Masaryk University, Brno, CZ (January 30, 2024)
• Charaf Benarafa, University of Bern (February 22, 2024)
• Giovanna Barba-Spaeth, Pasteur Institute (March 15, 2024)
• Shinichi Sunagawa, ETH Zurich (May 23, 2024)

Seminars are held in the Bios+ Seminar Room at the IRB. Additional details on the title and time of the event can be found on the main webpage of the institute (www.irb.usi.ch) or by contacting IRB-RU@irb.usi.ch.

For more information, see:

• SNF Institute for Global Infectious Disease Research at Rockefeller University
• Press release “New strategic infectious disease research collaboration between the IRB and The Rockefeller University”