Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Edmonton Hub
Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology • University of Alberta
Our flagship virology research center, home to world-class containment facilities and cutting-edge cell biology laboratories. The Edmonton hub serves as IVMT's headquarters for fundamental virology research and experimental validation.
Core Strengths
World-Class Virology Talent
Access to exceptional virology expertise, including Nobel Laureate Michael Houghton, providing unparalleled knowledge in viral hepatitis and emerging infectious diseases.
Advanced Cell Biology
Comprehensive cell culture suites, organoid systems, and primary human cell models for studying viral infection and host-pathogen interactions.
Metabolomics Platform
LC-MS/MS and GC-MS capabilities for targeted and untargeted metabolomics, enabling deep characterization of viral metabolic reprogramming.
Viral Genetics
Reverse genetics systems, mutagenesis capabilities, and next-generation sequencing for understanding viral evolution and drug resistance.
Research Capabilities
Turin, Italy
Turin Hub
Politecnico di Torino
Europe's leading computational drug discovery center, specializing in AI-driven molecular modeling and virtual screening. The Turin hub transforms biological insights into therapeutic candidates through cutting-edge computational approaches.
Core Strengths
Computational Drug Design
Advanced computational chemistry capabilities for de novo drug design, including generative chemistry, binding affinity prediction, and ADMET property optimization.
Bioinformatics Talent
Access to exceptional computational bioinformatics expertise for analyzing complex biological data and driving data-driven drug discovery.
High-Throughput Screening
Access to automated high-throughput screening platforms for rapid evaluation of compound libraries against viral targets.
Chemical Development
Capabilities for synthesis and optimization of novel antiviral compounds, supporting the full drug development pipeline from hit to lead.
Research Capabilities
Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras
Roatán Hub
Open Source Medicine Americas • Prospera ZEDE
Our tropical medicine and neglected disease research center, located in an innovative regulatory environment. The Roatán hub focuses on dengue, chikungunya, and other neglected tropical diseases endemic to the Caribbean and Central America.
Core Strengths
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Direct access to patient populations with dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses endemic to the region, enabling clinical research.
Clinical Setting
Outpatient clinic providing care for tropical infectious diseases while collecting clinical data and biological samples for research.
Innovative Regulation
Located within Prospera ZEDE, offering a unique regulatory framework that enables faster translation of research findings to patient care.
Community Integration
Deep ties with local healthcare systems and communities, ensuring research addresses real health needs of the population.
Research Capabilities
Collaborate With Our Global Network
External researchers can access IVMT facilities through collaborative partnerships. Our distributed model enables comprehensive research programs spanning computational discovery to clinical translation.