Dr. Belkaid has a diverse research background, including parasitology, microbiology, and human immunology. Her group is investigating the connection between microbes and the immune system. Her work aims to understand the factors that control immunity and inflammation, including the effects of environmental stress on host immunity and inflammatory disorders. She is also exploring novel approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance. Recently, she has been appointed as President of the Institute Pasteur 

Dr. Pabst research program is centered in the mucosal immune system, in particular in the gut. More than 70% of the immune cells are located in the gastrointestinal tract and their proper function is essential to avoid inflammatory diseases, food allergies and infections. Gut immune responses are profoundly influenced by the microbiota and environmental material. Thus, research on the gut immune system is of high relevance to human health and the development of new innovative strategies to cure human diseases. 

Dr. Moutsopoulos research focuses on oral-barrier immunity in both health and the inflammatory disease of periodontitis. As this common disease leads to the destruction of tooth-supporting structures and tooth loss, her group aims to understand the mechanisms involved in the susceptibility and pathogenesis of periodontitis. Additionally, her research aims to understand how microbial triggers and host elements regulate oral immunity in health and disease.