Michaela Müller-Trutwin

Michaela Müller-Trutwin is a Professor at Institut Pasteur, Paris, where she also leads a research unit (since 2014). Her work focuses on viral evolution, innate immunity, and HIV/AIDS pathogenesis. She has pioneered studies on NK cell functions and SIV reservoirs, contributing to HIV cure research. Key roles include Dean of the Pasteur-Paris University PhD program (2008–2013) and Vice-President of Institut Pasteur's Scientific Council. Müller-Trutwin’s research integrates preclinical nonhuman primate models and translational medicine, with global collaborations in Africa and Asia.

Research Interests: Her work spans NK cell biology, viral persistence mechanisms, and HIV/SIV immunology. Notable contributions include linking inflammation to AIDS progression and discovering adaptive NK cell roles in viral control. She has advanced clinical trials through her involvement with the ANRS-MIE and co-founded the IDMIT Center for Innovative Therapies.

Awards:

• Puyoo Award (2016)
• Pasteur Vallery-Radot Award (2014)
• Line Renaud Award (2010)

Grants & Mentorship: She chairs HIV translational research initiatives and supports early-career scientists through mentorship programs. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, emphasizing global health impacts.