About.
IHAP is a multidisciplinary research unit that brings together a wide range of disciplines (Microbiology, Immunology, Infectiology, Veterinary Sciences, Epidemiology, Economy, ...)
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IHAP
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Established in 2003The joint research unit IHAP “Host-Pathogen Interactions” (UMR1225), has been created in 2003 by fusion of the UMR959 (Pathology of infectious and parasitic diseases of ruminants) and the UMR960 (Molecular Microbiology). The unit is under the supervision of (i) the INRA “Animal Health” Division (AHD), currently directed by Dr. Muriel Vayssier, and (ii) the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse (ENVT), directed by Dr. Isabelle Chmitelin.
IHAP is associated to two doctoral schools, Sciences Ecologiques, Vétérinaires, Agronomiques et Bioingenieries (SEVAB – ED 458) and Biologie Santé et Biotechnologie (BSB – ED 151). Located on the campus of ENVT, the unit is composed of about 100 members including permanent researchers (INRA), associate-professors and professors (ENVT), engineers and technicians (INRA and ENVT), students (Master, DVM, PhD) and post-docs. Click here to see the complete list. IHAP is also closely associated to the Technical Mixed Unit dedicated to the management of small ruminant health (UMT-SPR) to produce a continuum between research and development. |
Our GoalOur research activities focus towards the acquisition and diffusion of new, academic knowledge regarding: (i) the biology of known or emerging, zoonotic or enzootic pathogens responsible for infectious diseases in livestock animals; in particular on the determinants and processes involved in their genetic and phenotypic diversity, evolution, virulence factors and host-adaptation (ii) the host-response and pathologic processes, with a particular focus on the immune response, the role of the host genetic background the development of animal models for clinical investigations and comparative pathology and (iii) the economic and epidemiological factors that impact the dynamics and the control of infectious diseases in livestock.
The acquired knowledge is then exploited to design new or improved strategies for the control of infectious diseases. The scope of the unit mainly encompasses diseases that are listed as top priorities by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) and/or represent a threat for animal and public health. |
Our partners
IHAP is highly engaged in collaborative research projects with many academic and private partners in France or across the world.
IHAP is part of the Carnot Institute Livestock Industry for the Future and of the Anexplo Plateform (GenoToul)
IHAP is part of the "Aninfimip project" (EquipEx), a state-of-the-art platform for fighting infectious diseases.
IHAP is part of the Carnot Institute Livestock Industry for the Future and of the Anexplo Plateform (GenoToul)
IHAP is part of the "Aninfimip project" (EquipEx), a state-of-the-art platform for fighting infectious diseases.