Christian Bréchot

After working as a researcher in the field of virology, Christian Bréchot was president and general manager of INSERM (Institut National de Santé et Recherche Médicale), the largest scientific health institution in France. He was then appointed as Vice-President of Medical and Scientific Affairs of the Institut Merieux company. From October 2013- to September 2017 he served as President of the Institut Pasteur, in Paris, France.

Dr. Brechot is currently the Senior Associate Dean for Research in Global Affairs and the Associate Vice-President for International Partnerships and Innovation at the University of South Florida, Tampa, USA. Additionally, he is currently the President of the Global Virus Network, in Baltimore, USA.