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#MarcelMérieux150
In 1897, Marcel Mérieux created Institut Mérieux: it was the beginning of an extraordinary entrepreneurial adventure that would profoundly influence vaccinology and then in vitro diagnostics industry worldwide. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Marcel Mérieux’s birth, 3 videos have … Continued
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
“ The threat of infectious disease is always present,
as the emergence of new epidemics reminds us.
However, we are fortunate that unprecedented scientific and technological
breakthroughs are making it possible to provide new medical solutions.
The science and the public health challenges are both extremely complex, requiring a global approach to health care: an interdisciplinary, network-based approach, without borders of any kind, that is patient-centered and guarantees the same level of care to all patients regardless of their country of origin.
This is Institut Mérieux’s vision of health care, which inspires all of our activities
and our commitment to pushing the boundaries of biology. ”
Alain Mérieux, Chairman
PROFILE
Institut Mérieux is contributing its experience in industrial biology to improve medicine and public health across the globe.
VISION AND COMMITMENTS
As a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, Institut Mérieux works ceaselessly to push the boundaries of biology to improve the quality of patient care and consumer health…
ORGANIZATION
THE MÉRIEUX FOUNDATION
SHAREHOLDER IN INSTITUT MERIEUX VIA COMPAGNIE MERIEUX ALLIANCE (CMA)
Since 2025, the Mérieux Foundation holds a one-third stake in Institut Mérieux via the family holding company CMA. This shareholding strengthens the Mérieux Foundation’s solidity and its long-term commitment.
The Mérieux Foundation is an independent foundation with official public interest status, created by Charles Mérieux in 1967.
Thanks to its teams based in Lyon and in 15 other countries, the Mérieux Foundation has some 100 projects underway every year to combat infectious diseases in 25 countries with limited resources.
GOVERNANCE
Institut Mérieux’s governance is founded on experienced leadership teams that have a shared vision of public health. The role of Institut Mérieux is to provide strategic guidance for its different companies and promote exchanges and synergies between all areas.