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Charles Mérieux Campus
In 2013, the Infectious Diseases Center will be fully located within the Campus Charles Mérieux which aims to provide a unique global site in terms of skills and scientific critical mass, particularly in the field of viral infection, able to compete with the best biosciences research centers worldwide.
The following partners will join this project alongside the Lyonbiopole Infectious Diseases Center: INSERM, the Foundation for Innovative Infectious Diseases (FINOVI), Institute of Functional Genomics (IGF), the French national institute for research in computer science and control (INRIA).
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Key figures of the Charles Mérieux campus > 16,000 sq. m. (172,000 sq. ft) of high-level laboratories and facilities > 1,000 researchers and related staff in the field of infectious diseases > € 50.25 M in overall real estate investment for the years 2007- 2013, financed by the French State and local authorities, including the Rhône-Alpes Region, the Rhône County Council and Greater Lyon. |
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« Lyonbiopole is continuing its development in a professional, determined manner by focusing on the excellence of its R&D in the field of infectious diseases. Its capacity to detect collaborative projects and assist them up to accreditation and funding does not stop there. Its commitment to helping projects get off the ground can be seen in the way it provides its partners with dedicated infrastructures, in line with best practices worldwide. »
Daniel Vasmant
French Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Employment - DGCIS – Industry Department - Head of the Office of Healthcare, Biotechnology and Agribusiness Industries