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As the boundaries that separate communities and individuals become increasingly blurred, there is a compelling need for an Institute dedicated to studying how our immune systems succeed or fail, how infections emerge and spread, and how we can best prevent and treat these diseases in order to reduce the burden they place on human health in Canada, and beyond.
The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (III) supports research and helps to build research capacity in the areas of infectious disease and the body's immune system. Through the Institute's programs, researchers address a wide range of health concerns related to infection and immunity including disease mechanisms, disease prevention and treatment, and health promotion through public policy.
Through a virtual, global network of researchers, stakeholders and partners the III plays an important role in generating and disseminating information on infectious disease and immunity. In addition, the III plays an important leadership role on infectious disease issues in Canada, including helping to coordinate Canada's rapid research response to infectious disease outbreaks, especially those caused by new, emerging pathogens.