ABOUT US
Unlocking Pathogen Research Frontiers
Cutting-edge technologies and multidisciplinary expertise in a unique Research Infrastructure
PRP@CERIC connects biosafety laboratories, advanced analytical platforms, and expert teams across Europe to support infectious disease research and diagnostics. This integrated infrastructure enables users to access high-level services, develop new tools and treatments, and respond to emerging biological threats—bridging science, health, and innovation through coordinated, cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Mission
We want to empower the understanding of infectious diseases through Pathogen Readiness Platform for CERIC-ERIC upgrade (PRP@CERIC) project, a visionary initiative, designed to be at the forefront of infectious disease research. PRP@CERIC is funded by the European Union through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), part of Next Generation EU, as part of Mission 4 “Education and Research”, Component 2 “From Research to Business”, Investment Line 3.1 “Fund for the creation of an integrated system of research and innovation infrastructures”.
A collaborative team of experts representing eight distinguished research institutions are dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges of emerging human, animal, and plant pathogens.
Vision
Academic and industrial users can have access to a unique interdisciplinary network of knowledge, methodologies and instruments capable of exploring the boundaries of pathogen research in the fields of diagnostics, pathogenesis, drug discovery, safety & environment. We bridge the gap between genetics, morphology, chemistry, and biophysics, thereby revolutionizing early drug discovery for infectious diseases and establishing enhanced preparedness and response strategies against future outbreaks.
Values
Our core values include scientific excellence, openness, and sustainability. We are committed to enabling pathogen research to cutting-edge level, providing a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art analytical instruments and competencies for researchers, both in academia and industry, to explore infectious diseases at the deepest level. As a digital ecosystem following FAIR principles, we promote open science to ensure high-quality data, fostering collaboration and accelerating discoveries.
We adhere to the DNSH principles to assist the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and support technology transfer, bridging the gap between the scientific and industrial sectors for long-term success.
What is CERIC-ERIC?
CERIC-ERIC (Central European Research Infrastructure Consortium) is a distributed research infrastructure, set up by the European Commission in June 2014 as an ERIC (European Research Infrastructure Consortium). With a single-entry point to some of the leading national research infrastructures in 8 European countries (Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia), it enables research communities – through facilities, resources and services - to conduct research and delivery innovative solutions to societal challenges in the fields of health, energy, cultural heritage and more.
CERIC-ERIC offers open access to more than 60 techniques based on electrons, ions, neutrons, photons, and nuclear magnetic resonance through a peer-review system based on merit and research excellence, thus contributing to top-level research and technological advancement. Each member country contributes to CERIC by making available and supporting a high-quality and strongly-complementary Partner Facility (PF), ensuring access and outreach to all national scientific communities and users worldwide.
Consortium
Partnership
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