Translating excellence in research into benefits for public health. Institut Pasteur of Shanghai (IPS) is an independent, non-profit life sciences institute to address public health issues in China and the Asian region. IPS creates synergies between Institut Pasteur and the Chinese Academy of Sciences networks, leveraging all the assets of Shanghai as one of Asia’s leading business and technology hubs. Our scientists are engaged in a broad range of infectious diseases research programs ranging from viral hepatitis, HIV, respiratory infections, to virus-induced cancers. IPS is in an ideal strategic position to conduct research and development in life sciences in China. Together with its academic and industry partners, IPS’s goal is to develop product candidates in the field of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics.