Curie Institute (Paris) — Institut Curie, cancer research and treatment center

History and origins

The institute traces its roots to the scientific work and legacy of Marie Curie and her collaborators in the early 20th century. Over time it evolved from laboratories focused on radioactivity into a multidisciplinary center for oncology. Its name honors the Curie family’s contribution to science while the organization has expanded to include modern biomedical research, clinical oncology and public education.

Structure and main activities

• Research: basic, translational and clinical research in molecular oncology, radiobiology, medical physics, and cancer therapeutics.
• Clinical care: hospital services offering surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and integrated multidisciplinary treatment pathways.
• Education and training: programs for clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals to disseminate advances in cancer care.
• Public outreach: information for patients and the public, archives and a museum preserving the Curie heritage.

These activities are organized to promote rapid translation of discoveries into new diagnostics, drugs and treatment protocols. Collaboration between physicists, chemists, biologists and clinicians is a hallmark of the institute’s approach.

Research strengths and collaborations

The Curie Institute has notable strengths in radiobiology and medical physics, reflecting its historical links to studies of radioactivity and radiation therapy. It also conducts molecular and cell biology research, clinical trials and precision-medicine initiatives. The institute collaborates with universities, hospitals and international research consortia to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment.

For further details and official resources, see the research section (research), the clinical and patient information pages (clinical services), historical and archival materials (history and museum) and institutional information (about the institute).