About us

What is CiPRESS?

The Chronic Infection Pathology Related Education and Science Society (CiPRESS) is a global alliance of researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients working together to transform the landscape of chronic infectious disease. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, CiPRESS drives innovation, improves clinical care, and champions patient-centered policies. Our mission is to bridge research and real-world healthcare, advancing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to improve lives and strengthen public health worldwide.​

Our Aims

CiPRESS is driven by five core objectives that support our mission to transform the care and understanding of chronic infectious diseases:

• ​Advancing Knowledge
  We promote cutting-edge research and open data sharing to accelerate scientific discovery and progress in the field.
• Empowering Patients
  Through education, advocacy, and support, we help patients become active participants in their care and champions of change.
• Enhancing Clinical Practice
  We equip healthcare providers with up-to-date tools, evidence-based guidelines, and collaborative opportunities to improve diagnosis and treatment.
• Fostering Collaboration
  By uniting researchers, clinicians, and patients, we spark innovation and drive interdisciplinary solutions to complex health challenges.
• Influencing Policy
  We advocate for funding and public health policies that prioritize prevention, treatment, and education in chronic infectious diseases.

Our Mission

CiPRESS is driven by five core missions that shape every initiative we pursue:

1. Fostering Collaboration
   We build a dynamic, interdisciplinary network of experts and stakeholders to accelerate breakthroughs in chronic infectious disease care and research.
   
   
2. Championing Patient Centered Care
   Patient involvement is fundamental to our work—from research and policy to resource development—ensuring care systems reflect real needs and lived experiences.
   
   
3. Driving Global Impact
   By promoting international knowledge exchange and best practices, we strengthen the global response to chronic infectious diseases.
   
   
4. Pursuing Clinical and Research Excellence
   We support and recognize high-quality research, clinical initiatives, and scientific collaborations, to advance innovative treatments and prevention strategies.
   
   
5. Leading Unified Advocacy
   We advocate for equitable healthcare access, improved public health policy, and sustained investment to reduce the burden of chronic infectious illness worldwide.