Since its establishment in 1920, Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI) remains faithful to its mission, which is the prevention and treatment of Diseases through Basic Research, Education and Public Health Services. The traditional focus of the Institute has been on Infectious Diseases. Currently other diseases are also under study such as autoimmune, neurodegenerative, neuromuscular, neuroimmune and certain types of cancer.
The activities of the HIP support: i) the promotion of research excellence and innovation in Biomedical Research, the strengthening of the country's research potential, the training of young scientists and ii) the protection of Public Health through the activity of the National Reference Laboratories for infectious diseases, as well as meeting national needs for vaccines and biological products.