Inserm
Inserm
Inserm (pronounced: in-serm), officially known as the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, is a public scientific and technological institute that specializes in medical research. It is the only public research institution in France entirely dedicated to human health and medical research.
Etymology
The term "Inserm" is an acronym derived from the French name of the institute, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale.
History
Inserm was established in 1964 as a successor to the French National Institute of Health. It operates under the dual auspices of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Research.
Function
Inserm's primary function is to promote and conduct medical research with the aim of improving the health of the population. It also provides a platform for collaboration between researchers from different disciplines, thereby fostering innovation in medical research.
Related Terms
- Medical Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Healthcare in France: The system of healthcare in France is highly developed and universally available to all citizens, largely financed by government national health insurance.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inserm
- Wikipedia's article - Inserm
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