The Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire Méditerranée Infection (IHU) is a research and healthcare institution located in Marseille, France. It specializes in infectious diseases and aims to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections through innovative research and clinical practices. IHU is affiliated with Aix-Marseille University and collaborates with various national and international organizations. The institute is known for its focus on emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and conducts extensive studies to enhance public health responses and medical knowledge in the field of infectious diseases.