All our activities are focused on 6 distinct departments and a clinical trial center
Molecular biology and bioinformatics
The molecular biology platform activities are based on molecular diagnostic, molecular entomology, as well as population genetics and bioinformatics. The activities of this platform primarily focus on research of molecular markers for the acute detection of various pathogens, including parasites and viruses.
Entomology and Vector Borne Diseases
The role of ISM in the entomological field is to evaluate community-based vector control to complement chemoprevention in onchocerciasis persisting areas.
Social Sciences
The Department of Social Sciences at ISM brings together researchers who are interested in problems that cut across the different social and behavioural sciences, including problems related to the humanities and natural sciences. We encourage multidisciplinary collaboration among these scholars as they work on important social issues that are difficult to fully address within a given discipline.
Data and Computer Sciences
The “Data and Computer Sciences” department at the Higher Institute for Scientific and Medical Research (ISM) plays a central role in integrating information technology and data analysis to support medical and scientific research. It develops tools and solutions for processing and interpreting complex data, thereby assisting researchers in their work. With specialists in data science and computer science, the department contributes to innovation and the enhancement of research processes, while promoting technological advancement within the ISM.
Parasitology
The basic parasitology platform is a research laboratory at ISM, specialized in medical parasitology, especially for tropical diseases. The activities are based on laboratory diagnosis in support of ISM clinical and research activities, as well as training of students from various universities and training schools.
Biochemistry and Immunology
The Immunobiology Platform of the ISM Lab is a newly created platform still under development. Our mission is to use immunobiology as tool to fight against infectious diseases by Identifying and validating immunological markers of infectious diseases and by contributing to the understanding of Immunity and Pathogenesis of infectious diseases
