Alexandre Alanio

Alexandre Alanio is a leading researcher at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France, specializing in invasive fungal infections with a focus on Cryptococcus neoformans and Histoplasma capsulatum. His work bridges molecular diagnostics and pathogenesis mechanisms, particularly in immunocompromised populations.

• Principal Investigator for projects on fungal dormancy, Titan cell formation, and molecular detection methods
• Expert in MALDI-TOF MS and qPCR for fungal identification

Research interests span:

• Host-pathogen interactions during cryptococcosis
• In vivo imaging to track fungal dissemination
• Antifungal resistance mechanisms
• Clinical epidemiology of fungal infections in France

His publications analyze:

• PCR-based diagnostics for invasive mycoses
• Pathogenesis of central nervous system fungal infections
• Immune evasion strategies of encapsulated yeasts
• Global health implications for HIV-associated fungal diseases