We are proud to announce that the STANDBYME project, led by Andrés Pizzorno, has been selected for the 2025 ANR Jeunes chercheuses – Jeunes chercheurs (JCJC) grant. Congratulations to Andrés and the entire RESPIVIR team for this outstanding achievement!

STANDBYME aims to characterize the functional interactions between virus-infected cells and their surrounding “bystander” cells, which shape the pathophysiology and antiviral responses of the human upper respiratory tract. The project combines innovative reporter viruses, a broad panel of physiological infection models for influenza viruses, and multi-omics analytical approaches. It will leverage Virnext’s technological research platform, virology resources, and continuum of preclinical in vitro and in vivo models, in collaboration with the teams of Guillaume Carissimo (A*STAR, ID-labs), Laurent Renia (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine), and Stéphane Paul (GIMAP, CIRI, Inserm).

STANDBYME is part of our ongoing research programs to develop new therapeutic strategies against influenza viruses, aiming to better protect populations from seasonal and pandemic threats.