Pierre Cosson

Prof. Pierre Cosson is a Professor and Group Leader at the Department of Cellular Physiology and Metabolism, University of Geneva. His research focuses on phagocytosis mechanisms and host-pathogen interactions, aiming to develop strategies against infectious and autoimmune diseases. The lab investigates three key areas: bacterial phagocytosis by cells, intracellular bacterial killing, and bacterial evasion strategies.

Media engagements include interviews on RTS (Swiss Radio and Television) such as a 2021 segment on animal experimentation in research and a 2017 discussion on his work. The group includes PhD students (Brigitte Pialot, Hiba Zein El Dine) and a postdoctoral fellow (Raphael Munoz Ruiz), supported by technician Anna Marchetti.

Lab facilities include the Geneva Antibody Facility. Contact details are managed via Tamara.Bollmann@unige.ch or +41 22 379 52 12.