Hosted research teams
CYROI hosts several local, national and international research teams active in the fields of health, biotechnology, biodiversity and infectious diseases. By providing its infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology platforms and a collaborative environment, CYROI supports the local presence and scientific outreach of the units based on its site. Through this approach, CYROI actively contributes to the development of research projects of excellence in Réunion Island and in the Indian Ocean region, within a One Health framework.
Infectious Processes in Tropical Island Environments
The PIMIT team studies emerging infectious diseases and their vectors in the tropical island environment of the Indian Ocean.
Research areas:
Animal – Health – Territories – Risks – Ecosystems
The ASTRE research unit focuses on the health dynamics of territories, at the interface between animal health, human health and the environment, within a One Health approach.
Research areas:
Infectious Diseases and Vectors, Ecology, Genetics, Evolution and Control
At CYROI, the SIT team of the MIVEGEC research unit develops innovative methods to combat vector mosquitoes, in particular the Sterile Insect Technique, as an ecological alternative to insecticides.
Research areas:
Technical Centre for Research and Valorisation of Aquatic Environments
CITEB is a technical centre dedicated to innovation in aquatic environments in Réunion Island. It supports the sustainable development of the Blue Economy through applied research, technology transfer and assistance to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
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Association for Aromatic and Medicinal Plants of Réunion Island
APLAMEDOM is a research and valorisation association for traditional medicinal plants of Réunion Island. At the interface between scientific research and field actors, it works to secure plant uses while supporting their sustainable economic valorisation in the fields of health, cosmetics and wellbeing.