On March 23, the Institut Pasteur announced that Lluis Quintana-Murci had been appointed as Scientific Director. This new position has been created in connection with the implementation of the general strategic plan adopted by the Institut Pasteur management. Lluis Quintana-Murci, a member of the Executive Board, will serve as the person of reference and coordinator for the Institut Pasteur's scientific teams. The aim is to facilitate the formalization and day-to-day implementation of the Institut Pasteur's scientific policies and to coordinate scientific evaluation activities and related action plans.