Tropical diseases, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and inadequate health care affect the lives of billions of people worldwide.
Established in 1906, the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp strives for the advancement of science and health for all, through innovative research, advanced education, professional medical services and capacity sharing with partner institutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We aim to reduce the impact of diseases and health issues on populations globally. For us, scientific excellence and societal impact are two sides of the same coin.
ITM’s innovative and interdisciplinary research focuses on the “3 P’s”: Pathogens (Department of Biomedical Sciences), Patients (Department of Clinical Sciences) and Populations (Department of Public Health).
Every year, over 500 scientists, medical doctors, nurses and other health professionals follow advanced courses at the institute. Over 100 international researchers are working on their PhD.
ITM’s master of science programmes in international public health and tropical medicine are accredited by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO). Most specialised short courses are internationally (TropEd global network) accredited.
Through an Alliance for Education in tropical medicine and international public health, we organise collaborative initiatives and exchange with partners and alumni worldwide.
An integrated system for the continued assurance and improvement of quality, health, safety and environment ensures our scientific excellence and social relevance.
ITM is a foundation of public utility and is subsidised by the Flemish Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation (EWI), and of the Ministry of Care & Family, and the Belgian Ministry of Development Cooperation, along with competitive project financing, own income and private donations.
