A University Hospital Institute (IHU) is a centre of scientific and medical excellence whose aim is to accelerate the invention of tomorrow’s medicine and improve healthcare. The 4 main missions of an IHU are :
- Research: by bringing fundamental research closer to clinical concerns
- Care: by accelerating the transition between research and therapeutic applications
- Formation: to strengthen the transfer of knowledge
- Valorization: economic development and innovation
An IHU brings together research teams, healthcare professionals, academics and companies in the sector to focus on a single clinical theme. A total of 19 IHUs have been set up nationwide, with the aim of giving France several centres of excellence working to meet patients’ needs and promote developments in the field of medical research.
