The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is a Cambodian non-profit research institution. Operating under the high patronage of the Cambodian Ministry of Health its status and operation are governed by an agreement between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Institut Pasteur (Paris, France).
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is a Cambodian non-profit research institution. Operating under the high patronage of the Cambodian Ministry of Health its status and operation are governed by an agreement between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Institut Pasteur (Paris, France).
The IPC plays a major role in life sciences and health research against emerging infectious diseases (human/animal) in cooperation with national and international partners. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network (33 institutions). In addition, following the 1992 agreement with the RGC and IP (Paris), together with HE Prof. MAM Bunheng, Cambodian Minister of Health, Prof. Stewart COLE, General Director of the Institut Pasteur (Paris) is the co-chair of IPC annual administrative board. As of September 2021, the IPC Directorate is composed of a Director, Prof. André Spiegel, a Deputy Director, Dr. LY Sowath (MoH and IPC senior researcher), and a Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Christophe MOUSSET (IP, Paris).
The IPC is composed of several entities: an administrative and financial department (including lab maintenance and metrology), several public services (Medical Biology Laboratory (LBM), Laboratory for Environment and Food Safety (LEFS), International Vaccination Center, three rabies prevention centers (Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Battambang), five research units (Immunology, Entomology, Virology, Malaria, and Epidemiology/Public Health) and four research groups (AMR/TB, Clinical Research, One Health and Geohealth) and a Metrology shared service. The IPC hosts permanent local researchers (n = 8) and 9 international researchers seconded from Institut Pasteur (Paris, n = 6), French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD, n = 2) and French Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD, n= 1). In addition, several senior researchers and post-doctorates are working on specific projects. As of December 2020, 32 scientists are present on the campus for a total staff of around 290 people (14 nationalities). The IPC benefits from the support of several international cooperation and development partners to ensure its missions.
The IPC is also involved in post-graduate-level training. Each year, the IPC hosts around 100 students in the areas of biomedical sciences and engineering, as well as master and doctoral students in life sciences from different universities based in Cambodia and in other countries. The IPC is also a first line partner of the International Masters for Infectiology from the University of Health Sciences (UHS, Phnom Penh) and University Paris-Saclay (France).
The IPC’s laboratories are among the most efficient in Cambodia and Southeast Asia (SEA) for the diagnosis and study of pathogen transmission, analyses of biological and genetic markers for severity or antimicrobial resistance (AMR), human/animal infectious disease prevention and clinical research
Creation of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, following the proclamation of the independence of the Kingdom of Cambodia (Directors: Dr. Maurice Huard from 1953 to 1955, and Dr. René Triau, 1955-1958). The Institute produced first veterinary vaccines but soon increased its capacity for human vaccines against rabies and smallpox.
The name was given of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge and its tasks were directed towards human biology and pathology. (Directors: 1958-1960: Dr. René Triau, 1960 – 1975: Dr. Yves GOUEFFON). In 1961, Dr. Claude Chastel created the service of human virology and medical entomology, and isolated Chikungunya virus (1961), dengue virus (1962) and Japanese encephalitis virus (1965).
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is located in Toul Kork reborn under the direction of Mrs. Dr. Kruy Sunlay. Biological and microbiological analyzes (parasites, dengue, diarrhea) were developed and academic education was provided for medical staff.
A convention between the Government of Cambodia and the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge was signed in Phnom Penh by Professor Maxime Schwartz, Director General of the Institut Pasteur and Dr. Yim Chhay Ly for the State of Cambodia.
The foundation stone was celebrated by the French Minister of Health, Mrs Simone Veil and Dr. Chhea Tang, Minister of Health of Cambodia in the presence of Prof. Maxime Schwartz, Director General of the Institut Pasteur.
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge was officially opened by the Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Prince Norodom Ranariddh, in the presence of Prof Bernard Debré, French Minister of Cooperation. Dr. François Flye Sainte-Marie is officially the direction of the Institute and Ms. Kruy Sunlay, behind the rebirth of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, was appointed Deputy Director. The IPC opened a new era and Khmer-French cooperation.
A ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, took place in the presence of Dr Mam Bunheng and Pr Alice Dautry, Director General of Institut Pasteur. On this occasion will be the laying of the foundation stone of a building for a regional cross-disciplinary
In 2023, the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge celebrated 70 years of presence in the country. Several events were organized for the occasion: a cocktail party at the French Embassy on May 23, a photographic exhibition from May to October on the wall of the French Embassy, conferences at the Institut Français du Cambodge in June and September, and a Gala Dinner for all IPC employees on December 8 at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence. A historical booklet, posters and medals have also been designed to commemorate the 70th anniversary.
Creation of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, following the proclamation of the independence of the Kingdom of Cambodia (Directors: Dr. Maurice Huard from 1953 to 1955, and Dr. René Triau, 1955-1958). The Institute produced first veterinary vaccines but soon increased its capacity for human vaccines against rabies and smallpox.
The name was given of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge and its tasks were directed towards human biology and pathology. (Directors: 1958-1960: Dr. René Triau, 1960 – 1975: Dr. Yves GOUEFFON). In 1961, Dr. Claude Chastel created the service of human virology and medical entomology, and isolated Chikungunya virus (1961), dengue virus (1962) and Japanese encephalitis virus (1965).
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge is located in Toul Kork reborn under the direction of Mrs. Dr. Kruy Sunlay. Biological and microbiological analyzes (parasites, dengue, diarrhea) were developed and academic education was provided for medical staff.
A convention between the Government of Cambodia and the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge was signed in Phnom Penh by Professor Maxime Schwartz, Director General of the Institut Pasteur and Dr. Yim Chhay Ly for the State of Cambodia.
The foundation stone was celebrated by the French Minister of Health, Mrs Simone Veil and Dr. Chhea Tang, Minister of Health of Cambodia in the presence of Prof. Maxime Schwartz, Director General of the Institut Pasteur.
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge was officially opened by the Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Prince Norodom Ranariddh, in the presence of Prof Bernard Debré, French Minister of Cooperation. Dr. François Flye Sainte-Marie is officially the direction of the Institute and Ms. Kruy Sunlay, behind the rebirth of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, was appointed Deputy Director. The IPC opened a new era and Khmer-French cooperation.
A ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, took place in the presence of Dr Mam Bunheng and Pr Alice Dautry, Director General of Institut Pasteur. On this occasion will be the laying of the foundation stone of a building for a regional cross-disciplinary
In 2023, the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge celebrated 70 years of presence in the country. Several events were organized for the occasion: a cocktail party at the French Embassy on May 23, a photographic exhibition from May to October on the wall of the French Embassy, conferences at the Institut Français du Cambodge in June and September, and a Gala Dinner for all IPC employees on December 8 at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence. A historical booklet, posters and medals have also been designed to commemorate the 70th anniversary.
